Upgrade Guide
Leica MP 0.72→Leica M11 Monochrom
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the MP 0.72. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the M11 Monochrom
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Burst rate5fps vs ~1fps (manual film advance)
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Generation20 years newer (2023 vs 2003)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MP 0.72 | M11 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £8,300 | |
| Released | 2003 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) | |
| Resolution | — | 60MP | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 5fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~700 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 530g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | None | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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