Should I upgrade from the Leica SL2-S to the Leica SL3-S?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Both use the L-Mount mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- faster bursts (30fps vs 25fps)
- better video (6K 30p vs 4K 60p (10-bit))
- a lighter body (768g vs 931g)
- 5 years of newer processing and autofocus (2020 → 2025)
What you give up
- lower resolution (24MP vs 24.6MP)
What it costs
| SL3-S new | £4,500 |
| SL3-S used (MPB, typical) | £2,600 |
| Your SL2-S trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £1,200 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £1,400 |
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-S specs · Leica SL3-S specs · best lenses for the SL3-S
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Leica SL2-S to the Leica SL3-S?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain faster bursts (30fps vs 25fps), better video (6K 30p vs 4K 60p (10-bit)), a lighter body (768g vs 931g), 5 years of newer processing and autofocus (2020 → 2025), but you lose lower resolution (24MP vs 24.6MP).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the SL2-S to the SL3-S?
The SL3-S costs £4,500 new and about £2,600 used at MPB. Trading in a used SL2-S might bring roughly £1,200, so the net cost is around £1,400 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my SL2-S lenses work on the SL3-S?
Both use the L-Mount mount, so your lenses fit directly.