Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder
A dedicated 60MP monochrome BSI CMOS sensor without a color filter array delivers unmatched detail and tonal gradation. The robust, weather-sealed body and precise manual focus with peaking create a purely deliberate, distraction-free shooting experience. This rangefinder is best for fine art and documentary photographers who prioritize ultimate black-and-white image fidelity over all other functionality.
Type mirrorless
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 880 g
34 Overall Score
Price $10,160
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | Monochrome BSI CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76microm, 35mm: 9528 |
| Processor | Leica Maestro series (Maestro III) |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking a |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 1.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function When On: USB |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 880 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder | 36 | 39.8 | 94.3 | 33.9 | 23.9 | 99.6 | 46.7 | 30 | 49.9 | 50.6 | 36.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.2 | 96.8 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.9 | 96.9 | 98.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
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