MP 0.72vs Nikon Zf
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The nikon zf is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | None | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | None | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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