Leica SL2-S vs Leica SL2 in 5 Minutes | End of 2022 

other reviewers take note, this is how it's done. Clear, specific, and relevant data points under 10 minutes. Thanks for this review

I’ve had an SL2-S in my hands for just a few days now, shooting so far only with my M lenses using the adapter. What I noticed was how easy it is to focus with intention and complete accuracy. The body felt oversized but quickly becomes reassuring. Unlike my Sony A7Rx experiences, my pinky finger actually has part of the grip to hold onto. Now the mission is to complement my M system without duplicating it.

Great comparison!

Incredible photos Math! Very impressive! Great comparison....very educational.

Thank you for another very interesting video. I very much appreciate your approach to presenting information to us. I own an SL2. I decided to purchase it over the SL2-S because I shoot with other Leica cameras, a Q, a Q2 Monochrom, and applicable to this video, a Leica CL. Because I have a significant investment in TL lenses for the CL, I determined that the SL2 was my best choice to use the TL lenses with it and still get a 20MP file from the APS-C crop. An SL2-S would have yielded only a 10MP file. Since I already have that very good TL glass, it made sense to invest the extra money in the SL2. Additionally, using full frame lenses, I also have the option to crop significantly, or have beautiful large files,

Great video, thanks. I decided to buy and use both. One handling experience and two different sensors for different use cases. Perfect!

I’m quite enamored with my SL2S. While it’s fantastic with M lenses, my main use for it is for R lenses. These lenses are so well balanced, ergonomically, with this system. Although I’ve not used R lenses with the higher mp SL2, 24mp seem to be ideal with the type of shooting I do. Handheld, available light and (predominantly) monochrome.

Beautiful images and great content. Thank you.

Are the colors rendered the same? If not which produces better tonality

The Samples photos in the beginning of the video is so so beautiful. I like it so much 😍😍😍.

So why should one buy a SL2 besides telling other noobs how much you can zoom in before it becomes "bitty", which has totally no use in real life. People who have never ever seen a 24 MP print from over a meter x a meter would say, it is better when you print large, well my answer is, are you going to print that size, well I did ? Because 24 MP prints larger than 1 meter (on the short side) is still great cause you always take more distance to the photo to look at when you talking bigger size. Pro is always low light capabilities as mentioned and believe me you need low light capabilities 1000 x more than 48 MP. Then the price ... almost 2000 euro's/dollar more. For that price you can buy a nice Leica SL/M adapter and a great Voigtlander 50 mm F1.2 lens and clouds will disappear and pure beauty will reveals it to you ! Great video, thanks for sharing and as always a great weekend !

Thanks for the comprehensive comparison At this point in the life cycle of the current models I think the choice is to wait for the next SL3 where hopefully it will have all the attributes of the current two cameras combined, just like all the big Japanese manufacturers are able to achieve The image output and build quality of the Leica’s is without question, but weight, obsolete auto focus, fixed back screen & slow memory cards etc are issues that need to be addressed in the next model for such a premium camera All the very best

Again, many thanks, greatly appreciated. Cheers Neil

Great video!!! Consulting...I am thinking to make an upgrade from Leica SL, to Leica SL2, or SL2s. use for wedding photography. SL colors are excellent!!! is it necessary in your opinion? If yes, which kind of model you suggest! Thanks in advance Sebastiano from Italy

24MP is enough for a „Kleinbild“-sensor. With medium format I would go 50MP. I use my M lenses mostly on my M bodies because of the size benefit. There is no need for IBIS in a solid, hefty camera with good ergonomics like the SL. I love adapting the great manual focus lenses made by Angénieux, Canon, Leica (R), minolta, Nikon, PENTAX and Zeiss because the size of a SL body is made for SLR lenses and the viewfinder is class leading for manual focusing. I will keep the SL (Typ 601). It is the perfect camera for quick focusing the classics. Together with the vertical grip it is an ergonomic wonder. No nonsense buttons on the body like with so many other brands.

Thank you for your video! I have questions... 1) Would you purchase used SL2 (mint condition), 35mm f/2, (mint), 70-200 f/2.8 (mint) , two extra batteries, and a strap for the current retail price of a new SL2 ($6995)? Or, would you wait for the SL3? 2) I currently use a Nikon Z9 and Nikon Z7 II, both with back-button autofocus. Can I set up back-button focus (continuous and single) with the SL2? How reliable is back-button focus on the Sl2? 3) Are there any EVF distortions between focusing and shooting? 4) How often does Leica release new firmware? 5) Is the Leica SL2 still a good product and value? Would I be better served with a Sony A1? 6) What are the best lenses to use on a SL2? Can I use something like the Sony FE 200-600 lens on the SL2 (for wildlife and sports)? 7) I rented a SL2 with a 50mm lens from Lens Rentals. I really like the colors straight out of camera. The dynamic range was incredible. Will I need to change any settings to get the best results? Thank you. JP

The reporter, wish I could find one, but at this point maybe it's better to wait for the SL3-S.

So what you are essentially saying is that an ideal camera kit would be an SL2-S with vario lenses AND an SL2 with prime lenses 😁 An even nicer kit would be the SL2-S with an SL3. I'm looking forward to the SL3 with higher resolution and a BSI sensor.

Very nice synopsis. I will check out the full length one now that my interest is piqued. I keep saying I am done with Leica and then you do another review.

thank you for this!

Great video. Like you I have both. I feel the SL2S performs better overall as well. The SL2 has some shutter lag when using a flash I have observed. I think in the next 3-6 months we might see an SL3 which I hope is a blend of these two. High rez and better low light with a BSI sensor. We’ll see

Congraatulations. I just noticed the Leica SL-2 & SL-2S viewfinder lens. I'll search about that in your videos. I'm curious.

Nice video. What are L Mount lenses in your arsenal now? I would appreciate for your advice.

Looking forward to your review on the sigma 35 1.2 on the SL2S

Great video! I wonder if the 4k video on SL2 has any crop? I need to shoot architectural video and can't accept any frame crop

Great video. Thanks.

Very interesting as always Math. Thank you! I am considering the SL2-S as a second body to my M10-P. I have heard mixed reports about using M ultra-wides on the SL system. I often use 18 and 21mm lenses for interior and architectural photography. Have you tried this?

How can we get the theory when not tested in real life situations like applying (X^2+Y^2) image quality.

Thanks Math for your review... I love using my SL2s with my M lenses but…which prime sigma lens would you recommend ?

Nice review. I've tried sl2 and sl. Not 2 yet. Which one for studio with kit and beach shooting (with model natural light).

Please do a 50mm apo summicron-m vs a 50mm summilux-m asph

You went to San Teodoro - Sardinia!

Let me guess... Your German? Nice Video!

have you had a chance to test the SL2-S with astrophotography?

how many batteries do you need with the sl2s for a full day of shooting stills?

What type autofocus does Sl2 and s models

So it's similar to the differences between the Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II.

Ok. Eye auto focus. If canon r5 is a 10. Then sl2 / sl2s is a _?

24 mpix is wayyyy enough... BSI is much more important than higher res

Stupid naming nomenclature.