Leica SL2
Mirrorless · L-Mount · Announced November 2019 · Discontinued (new stock may be limited)
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
Typically $3,935–$5,999 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · body only · in stock
$3,934.95
at eBay.com28% below its 30-day average
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- Used from
- $1,207.29 at eBay.com69% under new
- Launch RRP (body)
- $5,999Best new is 34% under
- Full frame sensor: 47.3 MP, CMOS
- In-body stabilisation: 5.5 stops, CIPA rating
- Top video mode: 5K, 4K up to 60p · 10-bit internal
- Subject-detection AF: Human, 225 AF points
- Electronic viewfinder: 5.76M dots
- Burst shooting: 20 fps, Electronic; 10 fps mechanical
- Weight with battery: 920 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
SL2 overview
The Leica SL2 is a 47.3 MP full-frame mirrorless camera for L-Mount, announced by Leica in November 2019. It is discontinued, so new stock may be limited.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits video, low light, landscape and detail, and bad weather.
New, it sells for $3,934.95 to $6,995 at the 2 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $1,207.29. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $3,935 to $5,999 new. It launched at $5,999 (body only).
Worth comparing it with the Panasonic Lumix S1R, Sony α7R IV and Nikon Z7II.
Where to buy the SL2 in United States
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Camera Wholesalers
New· Body onlyIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$5,999
24% off
$7,995Leica Store Miami
New· Body onlyIn stock· ×2 listings
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +17%
$6,995
Camera West
Used· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$1,975
Camera West
Used· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$2,085
Camera West
New· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +17%
$6,995
Camera West
New· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +55%
$9,295
Camera West
New· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +133%
$13,995
Kits: the body with a lens
Camera WholesalersLowest kit price
NewIn stock
Kit with 50mm f/2
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$7,595
Leica Store Miami
NewIn stock
Kit with Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH.
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$7,595
Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Kit with 35mm f/2
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$7,895
More used Leica SL2 on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.
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Things to know
- 47.3 MP full-frame CMOS sensor, with in-body stabilisation rated to 5.5 stops.
- Autofocus recognises people (225 AF points).
- Video up to 5K (4K up to 60p), 10-bit internal; mic and headphone jacks.
- 3.2-inch fixed touchscreen; 5.76M-dot electronic viewfinder.
- Rated for 450 shots per charge (CIPA); USB-C port.
- 920 g with battery and card; 146 × 108 × 82 mm; weather sealed.
- 2 card slots (SD UHS-II + SD UHS-II).
- New kits on sale in United States: with 50mm f/2 (from $7,595), with Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. (from $7,595) and with 35mm f/2 (from $7,895). A kit price is never the body price.
- Replaces the SL (Typ 601) (2015).
- Discontinued by the maker: new stock may be limited.
- Used from $1,207.29 today in United States, at the stores we track.
Good for
- Video (5K, 10-bit internal)
- Low light (full-frame sensor)
- Landscape and detail (47.3 MP)
- Bad weather (weather sealed)
From the SL2's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest used right here in the US: about 63% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $3,934.95 | $1,207.29 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | — | A$4,700≈ $3,229 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
We've seen used SL2 prices on 6 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $1,207.29 | $1,600 | $1,600 | 6 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the SL2, on YouTube.
Discussions & forums
What owners say about the SL2 elsewhere, and here.
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Sony
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- 4K 30p
Panasonic
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- 6K video
Canon
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SL2 specifications
Overview
- Type
- Mirrorless
- Announced
- Nov 2019
- US launch price
- $5,999
- Lens
- Interchangeable
Sensor & image
- Sensor size
- Full frame
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Resolution
- 47.3 MP
- Native ISO
- 50–50,000
- In-body stabilisation
- Yes, 5.5 stops
Speed & autofocus
- Burst (mechanical)
- 10 fps
- Burst (electronic)
- 20 fps
- Fastest shutter (mech.)
- 1/8,000s
- Fastest shutter (elec.)
- 1/40,000s
- AF points
- 225
- Subject detection
- Human
Video
- Max resolution
- 5K
- 4K frame rate
- 60p
- 10-bit internal
- Yes
- Internal raw video
- No
- Mic input
- Yes
- Headphone jack
- Yes
Viewfinder & screen
- Viewfinder
- Electronic, 5.76M dots
- Rear screen
- 3.2", 2.10M dots
- Screen articulation
- Fixed
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Body & battery
- Weight (with battery)
- 920 g
- Dimensions (W×H×D)
- 146.4 × 107.5 × 82.3 mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Battery (CIPA shots)
- 450
- Card slots
- 2 · SD UHS-II + SD UHS-II
- USB-C
- Yes
- Built-in flash
- No
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Low light & noise
4.3 µm pixels
47.3 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 50,000
Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:
- Photons to Photos: dynamic range vs ISO ↗Photographic dynamic range measured at every ISO, bodies on one chart
- Photons to Photos: noise vs ISO ↗Read noise at every ISO from lab tests: lower is cleaner in the shadows
- DPReview studio scene ↗The same scene shot by each camera at the ISO you pick, side by side
- DPReview reviews ↗Full reviews with high-ISO samples
- Low-light video tests ↗Real-world high-ISO footage on YouTube
How it stacks up
- 47.3 MP — more resolution than 86% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
- 5.76M dots — a sharper viewfinder than 61% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
- 450 shots — longer battery life than 59% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
- 20 fps — faster bursts than 55% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
Suggested kit
The body and lenses that fit it natively, picked by focal range and price from our catalog. Lowest new price today in United States.
| Leica SL2The body. | $3,934.95 |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8Leica's own standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 24–70mm covers rooms, street and portraits. | $1,947.99 |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN | ArtA bright f/1.4 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 50mm. | $939 |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.Reaches 70–200mm for sport, wildlife and faraway detail. | $1,497.99 |
| Total | $8,319.93 |
Lenses for the SL2
All 93 L-Mount lenses →Standard
Wide
Ultra-wide
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Accessories for the SL2
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Batteries
Leica SL2, SL & Q2 Li-Ion Battery BP-SCL 4
Cheapest battery for the SL2 at Leica Store Miami · New
Screen protectors
Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Screen Protector SL2/SL3
Cheapest screen protector for the SL2 at Camera West · New · 4 options
Speedlights & flashes
Leica SF C1 Flash Remote Control Unit
Cheapest flash for this system at Leica Store Miami · New · 5 options
Wireless triggers
Godox X5L Leica TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for iT32 Flash
Cheapest trigger for this system at Glazer's Camera · New · 3 options
$33.90
Remotes & releases
Leica RC-SCL6 Remote Cable SL2
Cheapest remote for the SL2 at Camera West · New · 2 options
Bags & cases
Arte di Mano Half Case for Leica SL2 with Battery Access Door, Covered Style - Black with Black Stitching
Cheapest bag for the SL2 at Leica Store Miami · New · 4 options
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