Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens

Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens Summary

The Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens caters to the needs of seasoned filmmakers, photographers and hybrid content creators. This kit combines the much loved Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera Body Silver, with its timeless design, and the Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens from renowned German manufacturer Leica.

Within the SL2 camera you’ll find a high-resolution full-frame 47 Megapixel CMOS sensor, which is paired with the fast Maestro III image processor. The Leica L-mount camera boasts an elegantly crafted all-metal construction, finished with an armoured leatherette wrap. Despite these classic aesthetics, the Leica L-mount camera delivers professional-grade content capabilities. It stands out for its ability to record 4K videos in 10-bit 4:2:2 internally, as well as capture 187-megapixel stills using sensor shift technology. The camera's abilities are complemented by up to 5.5-stops of in-body stabilisation, helping keep your images sharp and videos smooth.

The development of Leica Object Detection AF ensures precise and reliable focusing, complete with eye and face detection which is harnessed by the fast focusing 50mm lens. Furthermore, the camera's ability to shoot high-speed continuous burst mode at 10 fps ensures you’ll come away with every decisive moment. Whether you shoot studio-based tethered work or dynamic on-location escapades, the Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens is a dependable system, which will quickly become your goto 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 Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens Features

• Classic focal width prime lens with a bright aperture
• Black anodised finish complements the camera body
• Full-metal magnesium and aluminium casing
• Exceptional results from three double sided aspherical lens elements
• Weighs just 402g
• Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura® coating on external elements
• 0.45m minimum focus distance
• Dust and splash resistant design
• Compact E67 filter thread

Leica SL2 Silver Kit with Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens in More Detail

Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens for L mount

The Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens for L mount supports a professional workflow with fast AF, a bright aperture and a compact all-metal design, which makes light work of both stills and video. Three double sided aspherical elements help produce impeccable image quality, while the standard 50mm focal width is ideal for a wide variety of shooting styles.

With a 50mm prime you can capture subjects as diverse as portraits and street photography to travel, daily snapshots and of course video. The lens’ black anodised all-metal magnesium and aluminium metal housing complements the silver camera body perfectly, and also offers dust and moisture sealing for outdoor content creation.

Leica included their Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura® coating to reduce smears and dirt on all external elements, helping you to maintain the lens in perfect working order.

Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera Silver with 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 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens for L mount
• Lens hood
• Lens caps
• Lens bag