Leica Q3 43 Camera

Moments, just as your eye sees them.

The Leica Q3 43 brings new dimensions to the world of Q photography, thanks to its specially engineered APO lens. With its 43mm focal length, it captures images and videos with a strikingly natural perspective, all in the exceptional quality you expect from Leica. This compact and stylish full-frame camera seamlessly fits into your creative workflow and connects effortlessly to the world around you. By blending cutting-edge technology with authentic emotion, the Q3 43 creates a perfect synergy between camera, lens and photographer, ensuring that every moment is captured with pure joy and precision.

APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH.

A Leica APO lens for peak optical performance

43mm for a natural perspective

A truly natural and balanced view without distortion

Timeless and intuitive

Iconic Leica design paired with an unparalleled user experience

Made in Germany

Precisely crafted with durable Leica quality

43mm. A unique addition to the Leica lineup.

Leica is introducing new facets to Q photography with its versatile 43mm standard focal length and a digital frame selection ranging from 43mm to 150mm. The 43mm focal length closely mimics human vision, allowing for subjects to be captured with a true-to-life and natural perspective. This makes the Leica Q3 43 perfect for expressive portraits, as well as street, travel and event photography. Learn more about the 43mm focal length and what makes it so special.

The ideal focal length for truly natural portraits

The 43mm focal length of the Leica Q3 43 makes it the perfect choice for professional-quality portraits. The images are distortion-free and (at wide apertures) beautifully separate your subject from the background, thanks to its shallow depth of field. With a soft bokeh and targeted focus on the eyes, the camera delivers striking portraits with natural skin tones. Its compact and discreet size also helps to create authentic, spontaneous moments by encouraging a more natural interaction between the photographer and the subject.

Fast Leica APO lens

Crafted specifically for the Leica Q3 43, the APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH. is an optical masterpiece engineered by Leica experts. Like all Leica APO lenses, it delivers outstanding image quality, offering incredibly sharp and high-contrast shots in any lighting condition. It effortlessly joins the ranks of Leica’s legendary APO lenses, renowned as some of the best in the world.

With its wide f/2 aperture, the Q3 43 lens produces a beautifully smooth bokeh, isolating your subject from the background even in low-light situations. The integrated macro mode captures stunningly detailed close-ups. Despite the intricate design of this apochromatic lens with seven aspherical elements, the compact size the Leica Q series is known for remains intact.

Tech Specs:

Camera type: Digital 35 mm compact camera
Dimensions: 130 x 80,3 x 97,6 mm
Weight: Approx. 772g/688 g (with/without battery)
Material: Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leather covering, protection type IP52
Buffer memory: 8 GB
Sensor size: CMOS-Sensor, 62,39 MP/60,3 MP (total/effective)
Storage medium: UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Operating conditions: 0 °C to +40 °C
Interfaces: ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units, HDMI jack Type D, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C up to 10 Gbps
Tripod thread: A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4”) with stainless steel in the basen
Processor: Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
Filter: RGB colour filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
Image resolution:
DNG™
9520 x 6336 Pixel (60,3 MP)
7404 x 4928 Pixel (36,5 MP)
5288 x 3518 Pixel (18,6 MP)
JPG
9520 x 6336 Pixel (60,3 MP)
7392 x 4928 Pixel (36,4 MP)
5280 x 3512 Pixel (18,5 MP)

Lens
Designation: Leica APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH., 11 lenses in 8 segments, 7 aspherical lens areas
Lens filter thread: E49
Digital zoom: Optionally approx. 1.4x (equivalent to 60 mm), approx. 1.7x (equivalent to 75 mm), approx. 2.0x (equivalent to 90 mm), approx. 2.8x (equivalent to 120 mm), or approx. 3.5x (equivalent to 150 mm)
Image stabilization: Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings
Aperture range: F2 to F16 in 1⁄3 EV increments

LCD panel: 3” TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200 dots, 384 ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel
Shutter type: Mechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter

Focus range: 60 cm to ∞
Macro setting: 26.5 cm to 60 cm
Autofocus system: Hybrid-AF due to a combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor.
Autofocus modes: Intelligent AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs, AFc, AF setting can be saved, optional Touch AF
Exposure metering: TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with a working aperture
Exposure compensation: ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments