Temptation for a new SL3-S KIT

[chris7273]

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Black Friday temptation's nightmare 🙂 

I own a nice M11 (and a few lenses 21/35/50) and an "old" Nikon D7200 (+ a few lenses). I was planning to upgrade my Nikon equipment for an hybrid camera system next year (based on a Panasonic S5 II or Nikon Z6 III). 

And now I see this offer : SL3-S + Vario 24-70 + Vario 70-200 for 6500 euros... That's expensive but it seems to be an unbelievable offer... I wonder if it's possible without a mistake from the onlineshop (known and reputable). I have asked them if they were sure and apparently yes... 

Go or No Go ? 

 

Edited yesterday at 10:15 AM by chris7273

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[PhotoCruiser]

Yes, seems incredible low price, but i am usually very careful with incredible low prices.
There is a similar offer in Switzerland from a private person
SL3 + Vario-Elmarit-SL 1:2.8-4/24-90 ASPH + SF 64 flash, all barely used for 7600 ChF
I am not Interested as i don't need a SL3 but considering the price it's incredible low as well.

New or used?
Can you go there and see and hold the gear in your hands?
Chris

Edited yesterday at 10:27 AM by PhotoCruiser

[chris7273]

New gear. 
online offer but there are brick and mortar shops (but not close from where I live) 

 

[PhotoCruiser]

If new even more incredible low.
I would take the decision if you can live with the "quirks" of the SL3 or prefer the Z6 III what has some advantages over the SL3-S.
Basically it depends mostly for what photography wan't the camera, for wildlife or sports or when weight is a consideration.
The S3-S gives you the possibility to use in manual your M lenses while the Z6 to reuse your Nikon lenses.
I find my Nikon D800 superior in ergonomics and AF than my SL2, but really love to shoot with the SL2 and my Sigma lenses.
Should i want/need a additional camera then i probably would choose the Z6 III and a tele zoom.
Chris
 

 

[WvE]

Whether it is an "unbelievable" offer or not, it's still a lot of cash, and you will be carrying a lot of weight. I would go for the Nikon or the Panasonic. Also, M-lenses work perfectly on a Nikon, and the advantage of the Panasonic is that you can use the L-mount lenses, should you ever buy an SL.

Personally, I think that the SL3-s is still not where it should be in respect of performance.  

[jaapv]

Weight? A Panasonic S1ii weighs 40 grams more than an SL3. 

[WvE]

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1 hour ago, jaapv said:

Weight? A Panasonic S1ii weighs 40 grams more than an SL3. 

Don't forget to add the mentioned lenses. Anyway, I would go for the Nikon.

[jaapv]

The Sigma variants weigh a lot less than the Leica clones.

[chris7273]

It’s ok for the weight.
About the price : that’s s Leica after all 🙂 and compared to the M range, that’s ok 🙂

 

[Jeff S]

Warranty and return policy would be key for me.

[Elliot Harper]

8 hours ago, chris7273 said:

Black Friday temptation's nightmare 🙂 

I own a nice M11 (and a few lenses 21/35/50) and an "old" Nikon D7200 (+ a few lenses). I was planning to upgrade my Nikon equipment for an hybrid camera system next year (based on a Panasonic S5 II or Nikon Z6 III). 

And now I see this offer : SL3-S + Vario 24-70 + Vario 70-200 for 6500 euros... That's expensive but it seems to be an unbelievable offer... I wonder if it's possible without a mistake from the onlineshop (known and reputable). I have asked them if they were sure and apparently yes... 

Go or No Go ? 

 

get sl3-s alone for probably around eur 4000 - 4500 or even less, ditch those inferior lenses.

Edited yesterday at 07:08 PM by Elliot Harper

[Photon42]

The SLs are better than the Nikons if you want to use your M-Lenses. The Z6iii's autofocus will be better for anything fast but the question is whether you need this. The price is of course tempting - but only if you do need these lenses. I am sure they are great but you probably know they are based on Sigma lenses. Some actually say the Sigma 24-70 version II is better than the Leica (search for it). I finally sold my Z Nikon stuff and bought a used SL3 and some used lenses. YMMV.

[Jean-Michel]

15 hours ago, chris7273 said:

Black Friday temptation's nightmare 🙂 

I own a nice M11 (and a few lenses 21/35/50) and an "old" Nikon D7200 (+ a few lenses). I was planning to upgrade my Nikon equipment for an hybrid camera system next year (based on a Panasonic S5 II or Nikon Z6 III). 

And now I see this offer : SL3-S + Vario 24-70 + Vario 70-200 for 6500 euros... That's expensive but it seems to be an unbelievable offer... I wonder if it's possible without a mistake from the onlineshop (known and reputable). I have asked them if they were sure and apparently yes... 

Go or No Go ? 

 

Leica issued a warning about potential scams. See https://leica-camera.com/en-int/important-notice-beware-fake-leica-websites?srsltid=AfmBOopjf4mLPe72Zoh8li6QnGRiMgPoVm4_84OavAj_Mb4K1_7yaqkq

Buyer beware!

[chris7273]

Thank you

I have checked and the reseller is well referenced as official by Leica. 

I can choose the delivery in the closest shop (2 hours drive) and pay there. So the risk seems limited. 

 

[chris7273]

14 hours ago, Photon42 said:

The SLs are better than the Nikons if you want to use your M-Lenses. The Z6iii's autofocus will be better for anything fast but the question is whether you need this. The price is of course tempting - but only if you do need these lenses. I am sure they are great but you probably know they are based on Sigma lenses. Some actually say the Sigma 24-70 version II is better than the Leica (search for it). I finally sold my Z Nikon stuff and bought a used SL3 and some used lenses. YMMV.

I am slow photograph 🙂 : travel, landscape, details, family. As long as the AF is accurate then it's good for me : no fast tracking, no headache to chosse the best mode, ...

Indeed the two lenses are "Sigma" and not "pure" Leica but they seem good enough for my use.  

Edited 10 hours ago by chris7273

[jaapv]

16 hours ago, Photon42 said:

The SLs are better than the Nikons if you want to use your M-Lenses. The Z6iii's autofocus will be better for anything fast but the question is whether you need this. The price is of course tempting - but only if you do need these lenses. I am sure they are great but you probably know they are based on Sigma lenses. Some actually say the Sigma 24-70 version II is better than the Leica (search for it). I finally sold my Z Nikon stuff and bought a used SL3 and some used lenses. YMMV.

You are aware that many Leica lenses have been based on non-Leica designs or  even have been built by other companies since the 1930ies? Zeiss, Schneider, Agenieux, Sigma, Ricoh, Minolta, Panasonic to name but a few.

[PhotoCruiser]

vor 3 Stunden schrieb chris7273:

I can choose the delivery in the closest shop (2 hours drive) and pay there. So the risk seems limited. 

Then close the deal and make a trip to the shop.
Advise them to previously charge the battery to be able to shoot some photos in the shop and on the way home.
You may order already the NiteCore USB charger to be able to charge SL3 batteries on the way home and it's always handy to have it.
Chris.

 

[BernardC]

On 11/25/2025 at 5:13 AM, chris7273 said:

I own a nice M11 (and a few lenses 21/35/50) and an "old" Nikon D7200 (+ a few lenses). I was planning to upgrade my Nikon equipment for an hybrid camera system next year (based on a Panasonic S5 II or Nikon Z6 III). 

Keep in mind that the D7200 is an APS-C body, and Nikon's kit lenses from a decade ago aren't really special. I doubt that you'll want to use any of your old Nikon kit with a new body, even if it's a Nikon body.

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[chris7273]

23 minutes ago, BernardC said:

Keep in mind that the D7200 is an APS-C body, and Nikon's kit lenses from a decade ago aren't really special. I doubt that you'll want to use any of your old Nikon kit with a new body, even if it's a Nikon body.

Sure 🙂 I did my homework 🙂 My plan is to switch from aps-c to full frame. I will get rid of my whole system. 

[Photon42]

4 hours ago, jaapv said:

You are aware that many Leica lenses have been based on non-Leica designs or  even have been built by other companies since the 1930ies? Zeiss, Schneider, Agenieux, Sigma, Ricoh, Minolta, Panasonic to name but a few.

I am. My point is not to avoid lenses which have non-Leica parents. The point I was trying to make is that optically identical lenses are also attractive from a cost perspective.