At the heart of the new
Leica Q3 43 is the specially developed lens. The Apo-Summicron 43 f/2 Asph not only joins the family of the legendary Leica Apo lenses, which rank among the best in the world, but also stands out in the current Leica portfolio. The focal length mirrors the natural perception of the human eye, allowing for the realistic composition of distortion-free motifs through the high-resolution OLED viewfinder. As a result, the versatile 43mm focal length is perfectly suited for street photography and portraits. Like its sister model the Leica Q3, the Leica Q3 43 also features an integrated macro mode for close-ups.
The Leica Q3 43 creates extraordinarily sharp, high-contrast images in any lighting condition and still maintains its compact, lightweight form, even with the complex construction of the apochromatically corrected lens with four aspherical lenses.
The new Apo lens delivers superior performance at its maximum aperture of f/2. making it possible to separate subjects from the background with a harmonious bokeh. Combined with its outstanding ISO performance, the Apo lens enables short exposure times, even in low light. Photos and videos can be taken at the 43, 60, 75, 90, 120 and 150mm focal lengths by using the frame lines displayed in the 5.76MP OLED viewfinder, or on the tiltable monitor with the touch function. That way, an image with a resolution of approximately 5 megapixels is created with the highest selectable sensor resolution of 60 megapixels. This high resolution is maintained even at the maximum 150mm focal length, offering exceptional flexibility for photography and filming in an extremely compact form.
In addition to the lens, the Leica Q3 43 differs visually from its sister model. The new grey leather stands out elegantly against the black camera body and honours the timeless design that Leica cameras are renowned for worldwide.
Both Leica Q3 models carry the same DNA. Like the Leica Q3, the BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology in the Leica Q3 43 gives you a choice between a resolution of 60, 36 and 18 megapixels. The camera’s ISO range of 50 to 100,000, coupled with a high-precision, fast hybrid autofocus system, and a tiltable 3-inch high-resolution touchscreen, makes this robust IP52-rated device the perfect tool to capture your unique perspective.
The Leica Q3 43 is available globally at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorised dealers from today. The retail price is €6,750.00 including VAT.