Description
Overview
The Leica Q3 43 is Leica’s premium fixed-lens full-frame compact camera, featuring a 60.3MP BSI CMOS sensor and a newly developed APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH lens. Released in September 2024, it represents the pinnacle of Leica’s Q-series, offering exceptional optical performance, 8K video, and the intuitive user experience Leica is known for .
This unit is in 98% excellent condition – fully tested, light signs of use if any. Includes full accessory bundle.
Key Specifications
60.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH lens – Leica’s legendary APO optical design
3x digital zoom crop (43mm, 60mm, 75mm, 90mm, 120mm, 150mm equivalent)
8K 30p / 4K 60p video recording
15 fps continuous shooting with mechanical shutter
5.76M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder (0.76x magnification)
3.0-inch 1.84M-dot tilting touchscreen
Optical image stabilization
Hybrid AF system with subject detection
2 GB internal storage + SD card slot (UHS-II)
Leica FOTOS app connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging and data transfer)
Macrolens mode (minimum focus distance 26cm)
Weight: 794g (including battery)
What’s in the Box
Leica Q3 43 body
BP-SCL6 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Lens hood
Lens cap
Hot shoe cover
Strap
USB cable
Accessories as shown
Why This Camera
The Q3 43 is distinguished by its APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH lens. The 43mm focal length sits between the classic 35mm and 50mm perspectives, offering a natural field of view with minimal distortion. The APO designation indicates apochromatic correction—virtually eliminating chromatic aberration for exceptional color accuracy and sharpness.
The 60MP sensor provides 3x digital zoom crop, allowing the 43mm lens to function as 43mm, 60mm, 75mm, 90mm, 120mm, and 150mm equivalents with good image quality. This makes the fixed-lens camera surprisingly versatile.
Honest Note
The Q3 43 launched in September 2024 and remains Leica’s premium compact offering in 2026. Key considerations: this is a fixed-lens camera (no lens changes), the 43mm focal length is a personal preference (some prefer 28mm Q3), it carries Leica’s premium pricing, and battery life is rated at approximately 350 shots (NP-BP-SCL6). What you gain: APO optical quality, 60MP resolution, 8K video, and the Leica user experience.
Who Should Buy This
Leica enthusiasts wanting the latest Q-series with APO lens
Street and travel photographers who prefer the 43mm focal length
Luxury compact camera collectors
Photographers wanting an all-in-one premium camera without lens changes
Anyone who values Leica’s build quality and optical performance.
