Will we see a remixed Leica Q3 with an all-new lens? The latest reports seem to think so!
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Ever since the Leica Q was released in back in 2015, the pitch-perfect Q series has ranked among the very best Leica cameras. Since then we've seen the Leica Q2 and most recently the Leica Q3 hit the shelves – but one thing that some have always dreamed of is a longer lens than the wonderful f/1.7 28mm Summilux.
Well, the rumor mills are churning – and according to Leica Rumors, we might just see a longer focal length version of the Leica Q3 coming soon!
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According to this report, there could be a Leica Q3 announced with a fixed 43mm f/2 Apo, which might sound surprising to some hoping that it would be a 50mm.
However, 40mm is quite an admired focal length among photographers and anything close to it could be a great idea from Leica. The sought-after Contax G2, for example, shipped with a 45mm lens – and that was loved by all!
However, this 43mm focal length is not 100% confirmed, so has to be taken with a pinch of salt. I'd personally like to see a true 50mm if Leica were to launch a longer focal length Q3, but I will certainly take a 43mm.
Leica Q3 50mm render (Image credit: Future)
What this camera might look like is a mystery at the moment, as is its release date – which is wide open, as it is expected to be announced sometime towards the end of this year.
There have been many rumors about a 'more affordable' Leica Q on the horizon, which we named the Leica Q-E, in line with Leica's M-E version of the more affordable M-system.
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However, there is no suggestion that an 'affordable' Q-series will also be one with a different lens. More likely, that would mean a slower-aperture lens attached – say, a f/2.8 – but where there is smoke there is fire, and perhaps we could be talking about the same thing? Only time will tell!
If you're interested in the Q series, you might be interested in the best compact cameras. And if the idea of an affordable Q appeals to you, you might want to check out the best Leica camera alternatives.
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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
