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Leica 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.

GearFrame's Take

The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.

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£5890 new
Used from £4794 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£7098
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£5890
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Battery BP-SCL6 350 shots per charge (CIPA) From £150.00 · Leica BP-SCL6 Battery Every BP-SCL6 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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
Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS)
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" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Memory Cards
Single UHS-II SD slot
Connectivity
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
350 shots
Dimensions
130 × 91 × 80mm
Weight (Grams)
772g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
15.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
100000
Max Video Resolution
8K
Max 4K Frame Rate
60fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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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

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.4
Street
6.7
Travel
5.8
Wedding & Events
6.3
Filmmaking
5.8
Documentary
6.3
Landscape
6.7
Casual
4.5
Food
6.7
Macro
4.6
Architecture
6.7
Astrophotography
5.4
✅ Great For
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Street 6.7 Strong on its 43mm lens, discreet body and autofocus. 43mm is the most natural focal length for candid human-centred photography. Discrete and capable.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 4.5 Held back by portability and value for money.
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Macro 4.6 Held back by its 43mm lens and in-camera focus stacking.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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