Best landscape lenses for the Leica SL3
5 landscape lenses that fit the Leica SL3 (L-Mount) — sharp, wide, often weather-sealed. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art. At f/1.4 it is the brightest of the 5 landscape L-Mount lenses that fit the Leica SL3 — the full comparison is below.
Check the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art price on Amazon →
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Filter | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20mm | Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Check price → | f/1.4 | 635 g | 82mm | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 24mm | Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 | Check price → | f/1.8 | 310 g | 67mm | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 14-24mm | Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | Check price → | f/2.8 | 795 g | — | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 14-28mm | Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 Macro | Check price → | f/4-5.6 | 345 g | 77mm | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeMacro |
| 16-35mm | Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | Check price → | f/4 | 500 g | 77mm | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeTravel |
One limit of this table: it lists only L-Mount lenses that mount natively on the Leica SL3 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Leica SL3
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 5 of the 5 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 | 310g | Weather-sealed (dust- and splash-resistant, rated to -10 °C (Panasonic)) |
| Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 Macro | 345g | Weather-sealed (dust- and splash-resistant, rated to -10 °C (Panasonic)) |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | 500g | Weather-sealed (dust- and splash-resistant, rated to -10 °C (Panasonic)) |
| Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | 635g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | 795g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 at 310g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 at 310g — the same lens.
Complete the kit for the Leica SL3
- The Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes 82mm front filters. One 82mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 82mm lens you add later — see which ones. 82mm filters on Amazon →
- The Leica SL3 takes a BP-SCL6 battery (UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B (recommended)) — a spare battery and the right card class are body-specific, not lens-specific. BP-SCL6 battery on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best landscape lens for the Leica SL3?
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (20mm f/1.4) is the standout landscape option that fits the Leica SL3. 5 landscape L-Mount lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these landscape lenses fit the Leica SL3?
Yes — every lens here is a L-Mount lens, so it fits the Leica SL3 and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest landscape lens for the Leica SL3?
The Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 at 310g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 at 310g — the same lens. Weights for 5 of the 5 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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