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Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens
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The Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens combines classic styling with a classic focal width prime lens, which supports professional-level hybrid stills and video content creation.
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- Powerful hybrid camera hidden beneath a beautifully designed exterior which is updated, refined and ready for action
- Kit includes a classic bright aperture 35mm prime lens that captures anything from stunning portraits and landscapes to travel
- Robust build-quality, intuitive ergonomics and high-quality components make a camera which is designed for indoors and outside shoots
- Evolved image quality with contemporary features ensure you can capture the highest quality content ever
- 5.5-stops of in-body image stabilisation helps capture sharp photos and smooth video when handholding in low light
Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens Summary
Whether you’re a professional filmmaker or a photographer who enjoys hybrid content creation the Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens delivers impressive stills and video capabilities. The classic styling of the Leica SL2 L-Mount Mirrorless Camera Body in Silver has been paired with an equally classic 35mm focal width prime lens for this kit, direct from legendary German manufacturer Leica.
A full-frame 47 Megapixel CMOS sensor is paired with the fast Maestro III image processor in the silver SL2 camera, which is finished in a beautifully crafted all-metal exterior, with an armoured leatherette wrap. Despite classic styling this Leica L-mount camera is capable of pro-level content, which includes 4K video recording in 10-bit 4:2:2 and 187 megapixel stills with sensor shift technology, which is supported by up to 5.5-stops of in-body stabilisation.
Leica Object Detection AF provides assured focusing, along with eye and face detection, while action can be captured in high speed continuous burst at 10fps. Whether shooting tethered in the studio or out on-location, the SL2 Silver with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens will quickly become your trusted solution.
Key Leica SL2 Features
- Classic silver body design
- Fast Maestro III image processor
- 47 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- Up to 5.5-stops of in-body image stabilisation
- New menu layout for intuitive operation
- Improved ergonomics for streamlined useability
- Leica Object Detection Autofocus
- 5.7MP Leica EyeRes® viewfinder
- Weather resistance with IP54 rating
- 4K at 30fps in 10bit (4:2:2) internal recording
Key Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens Features
- Popular focal width with a wide aperture for low light
- Stylish black anodised metal finish from magnesium and aluminium
- High-quality optics include three double sided aspherical elements
- Weighs just 400g
- External elements coated in Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura®
- 0.24m minimum focus distance
- Dust and splash resistant design
- E67 lens filter thread
Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens in More Detail
Leica Summicron-SL 35mm F/2 ASPH Lens
With an extremely versatile slightly wide focal width, the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm F/2 ASPH Lens included in this kit is a popular choice amongst Leica L photographers. Despite featuring three aspherical elements the L-mount lens is compact and lightweight, with fast focus abilities for both stills and video.
A magnesium and aluminium full-metal black anodised housing complements the classic silver camera body perfectly and sets this kit off with effortless style, which matches its capabilities.
Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera Silver
Evolved image quality
The SL2’s full-frame CMOS sensor features 47.3 megapixels and was designed to minimise stray light by using only two glass surfaces: an RGB filter and a UV/IR filter. This design enables the maximum amount of light to reach the sensor, contributing to the SL2’s incredible image performance in all lighting conditions. With an improved sensor, the new SL2 needed to be fitted with an upgraded processor. The new Maestro III processor is just that. Specifically developed for the SL2, this processor was made to capture fast-moving subjects and can do so at a consecutive exposure rate of up to 20 frames per second.
Effective IBIS
A brand-new addition to the SL2 is the new multi-axis in-body stabiliser, which allows you use slower shutter speeds and longer lenses without the use of a tripod. This adds to the SL2’s perfect portability, a key advantage unmatched by photography and cinematography equipment of this calibre.
Designed for Content Creators
The SL2 is the first complete mirrorless system made to fully cater to both photography and videography professionals. A completely redesigned user interface menu allows you to switch between photo and video modes, giving instant access to only the relevant settings. All settings within video mode are video-specific, essentially making the SL2 two entirely separate cameras combined in a single body. Furthermore, Cine Mode allows you to change the exposure terminology to that used in the cinematography industry (ie: F-Stops turn to T-Stops, ISO to ASA).
The SL2 has the ability to shoot video in 4k resolution at 60 fps using the full sensor size, making it comparable to top-of-the-line cinema equipment and allowing you to screen footage at maximum resolution even on the biggest movie screens. At 30 fps, the SL2 is even capable of 5k resolution at a 4:3 ratio.
Both SD memory card slots of the SL2 are now UHS-II compatible. This enables 4K at 30fps in 10bit (4:2:2) to be recorded directly to the internal memory cards, without the need for an external recorder. This makes the SL2 particularly versatile when shooting on-location and on the go. In-built headphone and mic jacks are complemented by a fully-fledged HDMI connector should an external monitor be required, no adapter necessary.
Intelligent Autofocus
A significant milestone in technological advancement is brought to light in the SL2’s new autofocus. Set up with 225 autofocus metering fields and state-of-the-art face and body detection, getting a razor-sharp image of moving subjects has never been easier. Additionally to the classic AF-C and AF-S, the SL2’s iAF mode can be deployed to independently decide which AF mode best matches your needs.
There are now four fully customisable autofocus profiles. The Wildlife profile, for instance, caters to unpredictable movements and will automatically lower the autofocus’ depth-sensitivity responsiveness to account for subjects becoming obscured by their natural habitat.
Exceptional low light performance
With a new, advanced sensor and improved processor, the SL2 takes it yet another step further in low-light performance. The ISO range of 50-50,000 covers an array of lighting scenarios and the 14-stop dynamic range allows you to push shadows without blowing out highlights in post-production.
Further to that, the SL2’s electronic viewfinder was made to excel in any kind of lighting condition. The improved EyeRes viewfinder was cast out of a combination of glass and metal and features a medium format like magnification and a 5.76-megapixel resolution, making it the most immersive electronic viewfinder on the market today. With the option to change the refresh rate of the EVF up to 120fps, even quick panning movements maintain a steady image.
The ability to turn off automatic noise-reduction allows you to fire off one long exposure after the other without delay between shots.
Intuitive handling
In addition to the newly separated menus for still and moving images, the SL2 features a completely redesigned menu interference which has been streamlined to three buttons to the rear (a design users of other Leica systems will be familiar with), and a further five fully customisable buttons to easily access your favourite functions.
The rear LCD monitor is 3.5 inches and has 2.1 megapixels. Gorilla glass makes the display resistant to fingerprints and scratches while allowing full touch controls for menu navigation and autofocusing.
Evolved useability and ergonomics
The top and bottom plates of the SL2 are made of a single plate of machine-cut aluminium while the body is made of die-cast magnesium, putting longevity and durability at the heart of the design. The original SL’s leatherette has been used to cover the full extent of the body, improving the camera’s grip. A finger-recess on the front of the grip further enhances the camera’s ease of holding, additionally supported by a body that is lighter than its predecessor.
Sealed with an official IP54 rating, the SL2 can withstand water spray from all directions and can be used in extreme weather conditions of -10 to +40 degrees Celsius.
187 Megapixel multishot mode
In the SL2’s new Multi shot mode, the camera records up to 8 frames and merges them together to create a super-high-resolution DNG file of 187 megapixels.
L-Mount compatibilty
Alongside the lens included in this kit is an extensive SL lens catalogue, which features numerous choices, with focal lengths ranging from 16mm to 280mm. With the camera’s native L-Mount, its range of compatible lenses is further expanded by lenses in the Leica TL lens catalogue and a wide array of options from Panasonic and Sigma, as part of the L-Mount alliance.
Through specialised adapters, the SL2 can also mount over 70 Leica M lenses, 16 Leica S lenses, 51 Leica R lenses and the full range of Leica Cine lenses.
LEICA FOTOS APP and firmware updates
The SL2 is fully compatible with the Leica FOTOS App for iOS and Android, allowing you to control the SL2 directly from your smartphone or using your device as a portable live screen.
With regular updates to the App as well as the camera’s native firmware, technological advances to your SL2 are guaranteed on a regular basis and backed by a team of support technicians.
What’s in the box
- Leica SL2 L-Mount Mirrorless Camera Body in Silver
- BP SCL 2 Battery
- Battery Charger BC SCL 4
- Carrying Strap
- Body Cap
- Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH L mount Lens
- Lens hood
- Lens caps
- Lens bag
Our Verdict
The Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens is perfect for hybrid creators who shoot both stills and video, and offers a tried-and-tested focal width prime lens, which is adept at capturing all sorts of subjects.
With a 35mm lens you can capture anything from environmental portraits and street photography, to landscapes, travel and video. It features fast AF, which harnesses Leica Object Detection AF featured in the camera, benefitting from eye and face detection as well as camera in-body stabilisation to keep images sharp.
When combined with the wealth of capabilities that the camera offers, you can create impressive content which makes easy work of studio and location shoots. Naturally the camera body is beautifully designed, but Leica cameras are also known for being extremely durable and robustly built, which is definitely there case for the SL2 in Silver, which comes with the same IP54 rated weather resistance as other models in the line-up.
If you’ve been sitting own the fence this could be the perfect time to jump in and reserve this powerful kit, which is capable of shooting pro-level image and video quality in the studio and out in the field.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
