Leica M11vs MP 0.72
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
View MP 0.72
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Who should buy what
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The mp 0.72 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | — |
| Video | None | — |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 530g body only | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | None |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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