The Leica Q series, renowned for its impressive technology, has always featured a 28 mm f/1.7 lens since its debut back in June 2015. Now, Leica is innovating with a new model that boasts a different focal length, promising high-quality performance through an APO-Summicron lens.
The Leica Q3 integrates a 60.3 MP full-frame sensor with its signature 28 mm f/1.7 lens, offering an angle of view similar to that of many modern smartphone cameras. The camera also allows for digital zoom capabilities, with focal lengths of 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, and 90 mm, albeit this reduces image resolution to 39 MP, 18.9 MP, 8.4 MP, and 5.8 MP respectively.
According to recent information, Leica is developing a new variant with a 43 mm f/2 APO-Summicron lens. This focal length closely matches the sensor’s diagonal measurement of 43 mm, thereby offering a ‘normal’ perspective on a full-frame camera.
The “APO” designation signifies that the lens is apochromatically corrected, meaning it effectively minimizes color errors and artifacts such as chromatic aberration. APO-Summicron lenses are recognized for their superior quality but also tend to be more expensive. For instance, Leica’s APO-Summicron-M 1:2/35 ASPH. lens is priced at $8,495. The current Leica Q3 with a 28 mm lens retails for $6,295.
No additional details have been revealed about the new Leica Q3 model with the 43 mm lens. The existing Leica Q3 model continues to be available, maintaining its high standards of quality.
