Leica SL3-S vs Leica Q3 (Comparison Stabilisation)

[jaapv]

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[ravinj]

Carrying a packet of peanuts in one hand and SL3 in the other can get pretty tiring.

Question is can one shoot with just the SL3 and no lens. Or if a lens is needed what is the weight of the lens and the camera. Just the camera weight without considering lens weight and volume does not tell the full story.

[D-Leica]

Update:

Of course I would keep the weight including lens as low as possible.

The last few days I had the opportunity to test the SL3-s with my favourite Sigma 24 f1.4, a Sigma 65 f2 and a Sigma 85 f1.4. And I was already positively surprised about the weight with the respective combination. Overall, it was significantly below the combination of a Sony A7RV with the 50 1.2 GM. The ergonomics of the SL3-s in combination with the Sigma lenses was very pleasant for me. Not too head-heavy and easy to hold.

To the comparison of the stabilisation:

In my opinion, the SL3-s was also better and clearly at an advantage in some situations. For example, indoors in low-light conditions or with the AFc, etc. The possibility to use for example a 16mm lens etc. and start directly with the 24 would be the better choice for my preferences and compositions. Not that the Q3 is bad, but for me the SL3-s fits better overall and I gladly accept the compromise with the weight, because for me the advantages outweigh.

Thank you for the exchange of experience 🙏

Edited July 25 by D-Leica
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[D-Leica]

Am 18.7.2025 um 15:35 schrieb jaapv:

Another thing to consider: the more bulky/heavy a lens-camera is ( within limits of course) , the better to hold stable

I can confirm that. Anyway, these are my experiences from the last few days and visits to various stores and tests.