The Leica SL2 vs SL3. Why I Choose the SL2 in 2024

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The Leica SL2 vs SL3. Why I Choose the SL2 in 2024

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I had the opportunity to spend some time with the brand-new Leica SL3. It's a great all-in-one solution for Leica-centric professional content creators who need a camera to capture both video and stills. However, there is still a great value proposition in getting the SL2. Check out my latest video as I go over just some of the reasons why you would choose the SL2 over the new SL3. Thanks ‪@chrismeetschris‬ for helping me shoot this video, and ‪@CameraWestTV‬ for the loan on the SL2. It's a great camera!
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@laurapodrasky9687 2 ай бұрын

I upgraded to the SL3 the day it came out. I have kept the SL2 as a back up since it is so capable. Having spent so much time with both, I love the SL3 and how much it is improved. After so much day to day use the SL3 files and color science is so much improved and the prints I make are wonderful. I do not do video and have not used this on either camera. I generally now use the M lenses on the SL2 and the SL lenses on the SL3. Finally get to see how great the SL lenses are.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on the update. One day I will have the SL3 as well I guess. Or perhaps SL3S? Who knows…

@SnapJimmy 2 ай бұрын

When I held SL3 in my hand, it felt like Sony, or Canon cameras. Not as rugged, solid and feel significant as SL2. But still my fav is SL Type601 which feels even more solid compare to those two.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

The original SL is great. I love the built-in GPS

@GamachePhoto 2 ай бұрын

My exact setup, SL2 and M10R. I just returned from a 5 week trip to Portugal and used the SL2 90% with 28-70mm f2.8 Sigma lens, great combo when on vacation, ready for everything (mostly). I did bring my old Nikkor 20mm f3.5 and used in a few tight spots. Great video as always!

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

Awesome kit, thanks for sharing! Did you choose the 28-70 Sigma vs 24-70mm due to size and weight advantage?

@chrismeetschris 2 ай бұрын

this video was shot on that Sigma 28-70! great lens, super light and compact for what you get!

@GamachePhoto 2 ай бұрын

@@bigheadtaco yes I did pick that lens for size and weight. I also have the Sigma 35mm f2 which I really like.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

@@GamachePhotoI love the 24mm f/2. The Contemporary series is amazing!!

@MadefromJava 2 ай бұрын

I purchased an open box SL2 in March, after using with an M mount lens and loved it so much, it motivated me to find a good deal on an M10-R.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, congrats on the M10-R and SL2. It’s nice being able to share lenses for sure!!

@MadefromJava 2 ай бұрын

@@bigheadtaco thank you!

@markmarshall7359 2 ай бұрын

I use the back dial for Aperture and iso on SL2 and my SL2-s , It’s Aperture but if I Push the dial in and then turn for ISO. Don’t need the extra dial. Not upgrading, just picked up an SL2 new with warranty for half price.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

That’s great. yes the dial and button customization is so smooth on the SL system. Congrats on your new SL2 with warranty :-)

@Hektormydog 2 ай бұрын

If you don’t need/want the higher mp, the original SL 601 still has advantages; GPS, brilliant button/menu layout, I even like the maybe more simplistic clean ‘Bauhaus’ design, and of course the used price! And I ‘love the shutter sound’ of the SL 601 ;-!)

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree, it’s a great camera and highly sought after in some markets.

@baraaamir7891 27 күн бұрын

I echo your thoughts, I had the opportunity to buy an sl3 and traveled to Dubai to collect it. But when I tried it in store before buying it, it just felt way less solid feeling and robust compared to the sl2. Also I totally agree that the sl2 shutter sounds feel much more satisfying and mechanical which I care about because it's part of the leica experience. Additionally the top dial on the sl2 feels much tighter and thus exuded a higher quality feeling. The sl3 on the other hand had noticeably better high iso performance, but af speed was kinda similar. Regardless it didn't matter to me since I use m mount glass on it exclusively. Therefore, I ended up buying the silver sl2 and it has been without a shadow of a doubt my favorite camera ever. Sure it's not a fast speed demon, or low light beast, but it offers such a premium almost luxurious experience where everything's feels so tactile, so satisfying, manual focus is a joy with that gorgeous evf, and the build quality and intuitive ui is just next level.

@bigheadtaco 23 күн бұрын

congrats on the silver SL2. I've been eyeballing that myself.

@benoitpiret9065 2 ай бұрын

one hand controls on SL3 are a good upgrade too. moving the buttons to the right was a great choice

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

Definitely. The moved the main control features next to the LCD from the left side to the right side because they had to centre the LCD to the EVF, and so there was no space left on that side. A good move, but it also orphaned the on/off button to the top left corner, but of course there is that new top dial as well to not completely abandon any control functions on the left side.

@benoitpiret9065 2 ай бұрын

@@bigheadtaco yea I found it makes a difference in handling. I can access menus etc with the right hand. I can keep the left on the lens focus ring.

@mr_cramberry 2 ай бұрын

I'll wait for the sl3s😂

@chrismeetschris 2 ай бұрын

Excited for that as well!

@adamcarter6649 2 ай бұрын

As a wedding photographer I winced at your camera bag set up… that amount of weight on 1 shoulder is asking for neck problems! 😂

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

I have many bags for various scenarios. I wouldn’t use this bag for weddings either. Just like I wouldn’t look at your wedding set-up and say I’d never use your wedding set-up for my street photography.

@adamcarter6649 2 ай бұрын

@@bigheadtaco my mistake, I should have said for street photography. Carrying a big bag when doing street photography, I would forget about the weight when I'm concentrating on shooting, and after a day of walking around I would have a terrible neck. I often carry heavy bags for lenses and laptops etc, but can put them down while shooting. Not really an option with street stuff. Allan Schaller had a great video about his minimal carry bag for when he's shooting on the street - it's literally a clutch!

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

@@adamcarter6649 ha ha, ok I understand now, yes. Unfortunately when I shoot these types of videos, I need to carry multiple review gear with me. So I’m not only just the guy being featured in the video, but I have to worry about carrying other gear for the shoot. In this case it was 3 kits (M10-R, SL2, SL3 and lenses). When I’m out shooting alone and I don’t have to worry about videos or reviewing multiple gear, then my bag is usually smaller :-)

@Eddie32791 2 ай бұрын

One thing I do not understand with Leica bodies is the clicky shutter button press, or just buttons in general. As a film set still photographer I find that using the SL3 shooting quiet scenes sound can actually pick up sounds of my shutter button press... And don't get me started with digital M bodies with their buttons, they sound and feel absolutely terrible. That's my only rant!

@chrismeetschris 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha I resonate so much with this lol. Shooting an M10 I can’t stand the shutter (I’m starting to get over it) but when you’re doing street or in a situation where the camera can’t be so loud, it’s very frustrating to have a “small compact camera” that sounds like a canon 1DX 😂 the newer models of m do have nice quiet shutters though - especially the M11P

@chrismeetschris 2 ай бұрын

@@AIP404 yes, compared to any Leica after it. The m10-P shutter fixed everything.

@chrismeetschris 2 ай бұрын

@@AIP404 the sound between the m10 and the M10-P is quite different. It’s very audibly noticeable even in a busy cafe environment. The P shutter is like a whisper, the m10 OG (which I have) is actually louder than the M240P

@coreyc490 Ай бұрын

Holy Smokes! This EXACT thing happened to me a month ago. TRULY embarrassing.

@mike_qbik 2 ай бұрын

With issues of loosing picture when popping battery out and issues with AF - still hunts like crazy - which is still sub par of competition - SL2S will serve well till SL4 comes out. SL3 has many issues upon arrival. Any camera with APO lens attached with SL mount will take stunning pictures.

@jmbaug1229 2 ай бұрын

Nice watch combo 👌🏼 Hope you got your Jaeger-LeCoultre piece 👍🏻 😀 J.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

I would love to own a JCL one day. But I also love my micro brands and quirky watches too. Momentum Atlas automatic with white dial and orange rubber strap on my right wrist, and the Bulova Oceanographer GMT ‘Stormtrooper’ on a black tropic strap on my left wrist :-)

@365_Mike 2 ай бұрын

What lens was used for the video? Also was it straight out of camera? Looks very good.

@chrismeetschris 2 ай бұрын

Hey Mike! We used the SL2S with the Sigma 28-70 2.8, except for in the booth at the beginning it was the Sigma 24mm F2. This was my first time grading and using L-Log, but I used ‘Earth Luts’ which worked extremely well!

@365_Mike 2 ай бұрын

@@chrismeetschris very nice work guys!! Was surprisingly very steady footage assuming it was hand held.

@user-rh5fw2bq4t 2 ай бұрын

It’s so unfortunate that they ditched the original SL 601 design and went for Lumix/Sony-ish design.😢

@MultiWaddle 2 ай бұрын

Nice bag 🤙🏻

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. The Wotancraft Lightning Rider in all Italian crunched leather

@GamachePhoto 2 ай бұрын

Question for you Take. On my SL2 with Sigma glass, the camera has a difficult time AF when in backlighting situation. I often have to switch to Manual focus to acquire accurate focus. Is the SL3 the same? Have you tested that on your loner SL3 ? Thanks.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried in backlight situation, but I will the next time I test the SL3.

@iKIMshuffle 14 күн бұрын

Even your comment section is full of money 😂 I only have an SL2-s but she’s dressed to impress with Kondor Blue and Atomos Ninja

@MarcS4R 2 ай бұрын

what type of jacket are you sporting , is that a barbour ?

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

Iron Heart from @theshopvancouver. Barbour makes great jackets too.

@Photojouralist123 2 ай бұрын

Nice video and you know me Take I have every camera haha SL, M10 M11 10 M's lens etc. To bad the SL3 costs more and downgraded . ISO went up, etc. If you want SL2 SL2s the camera shop here has tons of used ones cheap and sorry Take SL2 take a nose dive loose value big time. Only M retains some value, M6 even better. Been doing this to long bro you know me. Haha keep it up.

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

You have everything I could only dream of owning 😅😅😅

@Photojouralist123 2 ай бұрын

@@bigheadtaco Take get into Hassy then you will be poisoned 🤢

@paddymurphy-oconnor8255 2 ай бұрын

nice camera but way too expensive

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

It’s definitely expensive, it’s a Leica.

@Reddotshutter 2 ай бұрын

if you dont need 60mp, SL2 is enough. But then again, if you love to use M lenses, SL2 sensor isnt optimised...

@yeekwonglo-xo5kc 2 ай бұрын

Hi redotshutter, which SL variant you think the sensor is optimised for M lenses? What kind of optimisations that you mean? Thanks

@Reddotshutter 2 ай бұрын

@@yeekwonglo-xo5kc SL3 is the only camera in the SL line up that has a sensor designed to work with M lenses. This is one of the highlights mentioned during the SL3 release and by red dot forum. It has been demonstrated repeatedly in previous SL models that the image looked different with M lenses on when compared to native M cameras. Mr Leica did a run at this also incase you want to see. No specific details is given by leica regarding how they did the optimisation but the image indeed look differently.

@Photojouralist123 2 ай бұрын

SL 601 was and still is the best color period. SL2 was a joke believe me I had one. 601 still keep. Just had to be blunt but it’s the truth

@bigheadtaco 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your input. I love the original SL, but I also enjoy the SL2. I wish they didn’t get rid of the GPS on the 601, it’s such a unique feature, and I like the rear button interface as well.

@Photojouralist123 2 ай бұрын

@@bigheadtaco SL2 in Mongolia would stop shooting at at -10C in continuous Battery at half full would stop shooting. My Z9 never stops even -25

@Bollywoodhollywood2023 2 ай бұрын

@@bigheadtaco I agree with you . Leica SL2 is special

@scottkukla 2 ай бұрын

Even though I’ve upgraded still haven’t parted with my 601. Colors and image are magic