Leica US Price Increase Confirmed – M-System Leads the Way, SL3 and SL3-S Bodies Unaffected

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by Johnnie BehiriMarch 10^th, 2026

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Leica Camera USA has officially confirmed a pricing adjustment across its US product lineup, set to take effect on March 13, 2026. The increase primarily targets M-System cameras and lenses, with some SL glass also affected – but the SL3 and SL3-S camera bodies are not part of this round of adjustments.

The notice appeared prominently on the Leica Camera USA website: “Pricing adjustments will take effect March 13, 2026. Shop now to secure current pricing.” It marks the second US pricing action in less than a year. The first came in May 2025, driven primarily by US tariff increases on European and Asian imports, which pushed German-made cameras up by roughly 7%, while China-sourced accessories saw steeper hikes.

This new March 2026 adjustment follows a different trajectory. According to reporting from Red Dot Forum, the increases are concentrated in the M-System, with SL3 and SL3-S camera bodies listed as unaffected. That distinction matters for filmmakers and hybrid shooters who are the primary audience for those cameras.

What is changing on March 13

The M-System absorbs the bulk of the increases. The Leica M6 Black climbs from $6,415 to $7,000, a jump of $585. The Leica M-A Typ 127 (both Black Chrome and Silver Chrome finishes) goes from $6,310 to $7,000. The M11 Monochrom rises from $10,160 to $11,050, a $890 increase, while the M11-P Black and Silver Chrome finishes go from $9,840 to $10,400 and $10,650, respectively. The recently introduced M EV1 sees a comparatively modest increase, from $8,995 to $9,290.

On the lens side, M-mount glass moves up by $100 to over $500 depending on the model. The APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH, for example, climbs from $9,090 to $9,500. The Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH FLE II in black goes from $6,415 to $6,900. SL lenses are also touched, though adjustments there are generally more modest, typically under $200 per item, according to Red Dot Forum.

What is not changing on March 13

For SL system users and those considering the platform, the key takeaway is that the SL3 and SL3-S camera bodies are not included in this round of price changes. The Leica SL3, with its 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, 8K internal recording, and Maestro IV processor, remains at $7,485. The video-oriented SL3-S, which we reviewed at launch earlier this year and which features a 24.6MP sensor, 6K Open Gate recording, 30fps continuous shooting with full PDAF, and IP54 weather sealing, stays at $5,665.

The SL3 Reporter, Leica’s rugged field variant of the SL3 in matte olive-green with Aramid fiber trim that we covered when it was announced, is also not listed among affected products.

B&H rebates for SL system buyers

B&H Photo currently lists the Leica SL3-S paired with the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH, which recently dropped to $6,495, representing a $1,060 discount from its regular $7,555 bundle price. For a brand that rarely discounts current-generation products, a four-figure reduction on an SL-system kit is genuinely unusual. The lens itself is a versatile workhorse, covering 28mm to 70mm at a constant f/2.8, and is well-suited for documentary, event, and editorial work.

Both the SL3 and SL3-S have received substantial firmware support since launch. The firmware 4.0 update released in December 2025 brought Camera-to-Cloud connectivity via Adobe Frame.io, AI-enhanced autofocus with expanded subject recognition, anamorphic lens support with in-camera de-squeeze, and a 241MP Multi-Shot mode for the SL3 – substantially expanding both cameras’ workflow relevance for professional productions. For anyone already in the SL system, it is also worth noting that SL lenses are expected to see modest increases on March 13, so expanding a lens kit before that date carries some practical value.

Are you planning to take advantage of current pricing before March 13, or has Leica’s recent run of price increases pushed the SL system out of consideration for your workflow? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!