Leica SL Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : John Riley (ephotozine.com)

Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 Asph Lens Review

John Riley gives the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 Asph Lens a Highly Rated verdict. See what else he has to tell us about the lens.

Feb, 2025

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Expert review by : Carey Rose (dpreview.com)

Leica SL Review

The Leica SL is the company's first DSLR-style full-frame digital camera, aimed squarely at professionals and amateurs alike so long as their pockets are sufficiently deep. Does its rock-solid build translate into rock-solid performance? Find out in...

As with many previous Leica cameras, it's hard to rationally recommend the Leica SL to a person based strictly on its merits as a photographic tool. For less money, there are cameras that have more sophisticated autofocus systems, higher resolution, a...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Leica SL fast full-frame mirrorless camera delivers, but needs some design refinement

It's the fastest full-frame mirrorless thus far and takes great photos and video, but it's not the most comfortable camera to use.

The Leica SL's photo and video quality are first-rate, its continuous shooting is fast with excellent autofocus in good light, and it has almost all the features you might want. Plus it has some very streamlined aspects to its design and operation.

The grip is really uncomfortable, very-low-light autofocus is a bit slow, and the body and lenses are huge for a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera.

With Leica-quality photo and video plus fast performance, the Leica SL has a lot to recommend. But the uncomfortable grip, big body and lens, and high price might make many buyers hesitate.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Matthew Richards (digitalcameraworld.com)

Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH review

What price a ‘nifty fifty'? The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH is a big lens that costs a small fortune

Aug, 2022

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Expert review by (stuff.tv_in)

Leica SL review

Leica's new mirrorless system camera is a beast that'll savage your bank balance

Compatible with many Leica lens via adapter ; Fast autofocus and handling ; Impressive electronic viewfinder ; Largely excellent image quality ; Superb build quality

Very expensive ; Heavy and large for its category ; Only one fully compatible lens at launch

A professional camera with the price to match

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Douglass Herr (photo.net)

Leica Reflex reviews

I'm biased. The SL is my all-time favorite 35mm SLR camera. It has its faults, which I'll explain as best as I can, but, IMHO, for the photographer who wants a no-frills 35mm film SLR, the SL will last a lifetime while delivering first-class results.

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