Should I upgrade from the Leica SL2 to the Leica SL3?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Both use the L-Mount mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- 60MP instead of 47.3MP
- better video (8K 30p vs 5K 30p / 4K 60p)
- a lighter body (769g vs 928g)
- 5 years of newer processing and autofocus (2019 → 2024)
What you give up
- slower bursts (15fps vs 20fps)
What it costs
| SL3 new | £5,920 |
| SL3 used (MPB, typical) | £3,930 |
| Your SL2 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £1,070 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £2,860 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Leica SL2 specs · Leica SL3 specs · full comparison · best lenses for the SL3
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Leica SL2 to the Leica SL3?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain 60MP instead of 47.3MP, better video (8K 30p vs 5K 30p / 4K 60p), a lighter body (769g vs 928g), 5 years of newer processing and autofocus (2019 → 2024), but you lose slower bursts (15fps vs 20fps).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the SL2 to the SL3?
The SL3 costs £5,920 new and about £3,930 used at MPB. Trading in a used SL2 might bring roughly £1,070, so the net cost is around £2,860 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my SL2 lenses work on the SL3?
Both use the L-Mount mount, so your lenses fit directly.