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Q3 43

The Leica Q3 43 is a variant of the Q3 built around a different creative vision — replacing the iconic 28mm Summilux with a 43mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH lens. Paired with the same 60MP full-frame BSI sensor and 8K video capability as the Q3, it appeals to photographers who prefer a more intimate, slightly compressed perspective for portraiture, documentary, and reportage. The 43mm field of view is often described as the closest equivalent to human vision — natural, unforced, and supremely versatile.

Starting from
£6995 new
Average price across retailers: ~£7098
Available at 3 retailers
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Core
Released
2024
Sensor
60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
60.0 MP
Mount
Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view)
Dimensions
130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm
Weight
743g body only
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection
Stabilisation
8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS)
Burst Rate
15fps electronic
Battery Life
~350 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log
Viewfinder
EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Memory Cards
Single UHS-II SD slot
Connectivity
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0

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Who should buy this
  • Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
  • Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
  • Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
  • Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Great For
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Portrait 43mm renders faces naturally with Leica's characteristic rendering. f/2 allows beautiful subject separation.
🏙️
Street 43mm is the most natural focal length for candid human-centred photography. Discrete and capable.
✈️
Travel One camera, one lens, 60MP — everything you need for a trip. Compact and supremely capable.
🏔️
Landscape 60MP is outstanding for landscape but 43mm is less naturally suited than 28mm for wide scenes.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports Fixed 43mm and limited burst speed are not suited to sports or action photography.
🦅
Wildlife Fixed focal length makes it impossible to reach distant wildlife subjects.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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Leica Q Series
Leica's full-frame fixed-lens compact — the definitive luxury street camera.