Well done buddy. I’m a motorcycle photographer and the 28 was just too wide for me. I bought this one and already use it in my workflow and also for fun. Loving it so far.
Absolutely love this review. Not sure Q43 is for me. Have you tried the 14-24 F2.8 on the SL2S? Unreal. Loved your shots… the car, SD, and the making-of the strap. Glad I found this.
I just picked up the Q2M and it’s incredible. I prefer the 28mm because the high megapixels allow a great crop at 35mm and 50mm while retaining amazing detail.
Great review and test Kevin! I agree with this focal length will be a hit. Some of us didn't like the Q line 28mm leaving you only to crop a wide shot. This will be a great new option. Sweet car! 👊
Great review, appreciate all the work you put into it. If you could only have one camera, what would you choose: M11 w/50mm or Q3 43? No explanation needed, more curious if you really had to pick...asking for a friend haha.
Thank you for watching! It would depend on what I’m using the camera for. If you are asking for my personal work and enjoyment I would always pick an M. Not just over the Q but any other camera.
I’m very interested in the new Leica Q3 43, so I have viewed several UA-cam initial impression videos. All videos contained sample photos taken with the 43 - and mostly not impressive. However, your images are truly stunning, and really show off the IQ of this new APO-Summicron 43mm lens - so much better than even Leica Camera Australia’s own representative’s video, whose images did not do the new lens justice. Kudos! Your images really made this new Leica Q3 system shine. Thank you
Wow thank you so much for the kind words. I think strong photos should be the base for any camera review. I'm working on more real world shoots with the Q3 43 coming here soon. Thanks for watching!
I recently got a Q2 Monochrom & I love it, but I do find myself wanting to shoot color & I miss 50mm sometimes. I think the Q3 43 is the perfect compliment to that camera & I will definitely pick one up…in around 4 years, after the Q4 comes out & people start selling theirs. That’s probably how long it will take me save up enough 😂
Thanks for the review, great photos and looks a superb camera. Just one thing in the narrative to amend - when you crop you do get the compression of an equivalent longer lens because the compression is a consequence of the perspective at that viewing distance not the optics used.
Got mine on release day and have put about 1000 shots through it on the weekend and yes - it's the Q I always wanted! :) Btw great content Kevin! I'm here though Gajan's video and loving your collection and insides! I've been falling into this Leica rabbit whole for a while now and unfortunately I can't get enough Leica ^^'' - and my recent videos somehow reflects that :D Can't wait to learn more about Leica through your videos / channel! Greetings and sub from Germany :)
For me it’s a perfect Q! Ok maybe for me personally I would prefer a 43 1.4 summilux but I get why it doesn’t or can’t have that. Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it. Glad you found me through Gajan and have the Leica bug. My Channel will not be good for your Leica addiction 😅😅
@@kevinfickling6384 So true, but simply shows me I basically don’t know anything about Leica, so I’m trilled to learn 😁 And yeah, oh man imagine a 1.4 Lux with AF … but still I’m happy with the f2 APO and only having it for a few days it also feels like the dream Q for me 👍 Can’t wait what you will put out soon!
It’s a complete new design that doesn’t share anything with the 28mm Q. The 28 is a 1.7 summilux and the 43 is an F2 apo. Apo lenses are the highest performance for sharpness, color correctness and out of focus area’s
@@kevinfickling6384 that’s what I plan on doing as well I think it’s a great range to have considering the quality of these lenses and in cam cropping if you have both lenses you have the absolute range! It’s seriously a great combination
@@kevinfickling6384 also ur apo will be better for chromatic aberration But sharpness, the difference that’s debatable imo! Looking forward to your next video
28 owners don’t need to fret. It does everything this camera does and more. More useful to have a wider frame than not - distortions won’t result if you do crop mode anyway. Besides 43 is not the same as 85 or 135 portrait FL. Also, one can’t attach a filter if they were to use macro with the hood on. If one needs to carry just one leica q, then it’s 28 all the way. If they want a backup, this will be a great choice alongside Q3
I totally get it and I’m glad that they offer both. For me personally the 43 fits my work better but I can see why the 28 would also work amazing for people. All about picking the tool that works best for you and the images you’re making.
Good eye! It’s not a studio but actually my workshop. Gajan was here filming a short film that will come out sometime next year. He used my space as a backdrop to film the talking head for this review and we also shot a few UA-cam videos at the same time.
The biggest Panasonic release Leica had in years! Really don't love the lenses on those, need a TON of software correction to look remotely usable. Also the shutter is in the lens barrel, Leica does NO repairs on any part of it. Full replacement if you break even just the AF lock switch.
@@baladino I don’t get where this shares any resemblance with anything in the Panasonic lineup. Full frame fixed lens camera? No. 43mm apo lens? No. Does Leica have a partnership with them to develop tech? Yes and I’m sure it’s used here to some extent. That doesn’t make it a Panasonic. As far as the issues with repair. I’ve never sent in a Q so can’t comment on that.
Never thought I’ll be excited for a q3 again!!! Defo getting my hands on this
Honestly me neither!
What an awesome review for a cool new camera. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you for watching!!
Really great video! Yours and Matt Day's are my favourites of the day one videos by far. I like your point about 28/43 as a good pairing.
Thank you so much for watching!
Well done buddy. I’m a motorcycle photographer and the 28 was just too wide for me. I bought this one and already use it in my workflow and also for fun. Loving it so far.
Good choice! I think it will be amazing for that kind of thing!
Love the photos dude! Great video!
Thank you!!
Those car shots! Love the light painting.
Glad you like them! Thank you for the support 🙏
Absolutely love this review. Not sure Q43 is for me. Have you tried the 14-24 F2.8 on the SL2S? Unreal. Loved your shots… the car, SD, and the making-of the strap. Glad I found this.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I haven’t tried that lens yet. Right now I’m only adapting M and R lenses on the SL actually!
I just picked up the Q2M and it’s incredible. I prefer the 28mm because the high megapixels allow a great crop at 35mm and 50mm while retaining amazing detail.
@@SneakyCaleb absolutely! And that Monochrom sensor gives you a little resolution bump as well. Cant go wrong either way.
You loose mega pixels if that’s important for someone when cropping… Q3 43 is higher optic.
@@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo and you miss more photos being stuck at 43mm
Great review and test Kevin! I agree with this focal length will be a hit. Some of us didn't like the Q line 28mm leaving you only to crop a wide shot. This will be a great new option. Sweet car! 👊
Absolutely! I think offering one in 28 and 43 will be great. It gives two perfect options. Even using both together would be an amazing combo.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing
Kevin Great video. I got mine today from Leica Store Miami thanks, Josh
Congrats on the new Q! Say Hi to Josh for me!
@@kevinfickling6384 Will Do
Problem with the 43 is the shallow dof when setting it for zone focus. You need a very narrow aperture.
Yes that can absolutely be a challenge with the longer focal length.
Great review, appreciate all the work you put into it. If you could only have one camera, what would you choose: M11 w/50mm or Q3 43? No explanation needed, more curious if you really had to pick...asking for a friend haha.
Thank you for watching! It would depend on what I’m using the camera for. If you are asking for my personal work and enjoyment I would always pick an M. Not just over the Q but any other camera.
@@kevinfickling6384 I am with you.
I’m very interested in the new Leica Q3 43, so I have viewed several UA-cam initial impression videos. All videos contained sample photos taken with the 43 - and mostly not impressive. However, your images are truly stunning, and really show off the IQ of this new APO-Summicron 43mm lens - so much better than even Leica Camera Australia’s own representative’s video, whose images did not do the new lens justice. Kudos! Your images really made this new Leica Q3 system shine. Thank you
Wow thank you so much for the kind words. I think strong photos should be the base for any camera review. I'm working on more real world shoots with the Q3 43 coming here soon. Thanks for watching!
Agreed: the shots, light-painting, etc - superb.
So cool! I want to play with this camera reeeeal bad ahhah
It’s so good dude…what a lens.
Hey Kevin, what a qualitative and great review! Love the angles you used for the car. What camera did you film on? Warm greetings from Belgium
Thank you so much! I am filming on a red komodo and Epic-W
ha, was going to ask where you bought that cool strap.
@@lancairdriver thanks! Like I said, I make all my own straps and bags.
On my way to the Leica store now!
Let’s gooo
I recently got a Q2 Monochrom & I love it, but I do find myself wanting to shoot color & I miss 50mm sometimes.
I think the Q3 43 is the perfect compliment to that camera & I will definitely pick one up…in around 4 years, after the Q4 comes out & people start selling theirs. That’s probably how long it will take me save up enough 😂
I think a lot of people will be adding it to a Q2 or Q2 mono. It will be a great pairing!
Dude these car shots are incredible! 🤝🏾
And that god damn strap!! 🥵
Thank you brother!! 🙏🙏
stockezy sighting! 🤩
@@ForeverBrooklynNYC he’s alive
Loved my Q and Q2; think 43 mm is appropriate addition to the system....
I think it’s a perfect second focal length!
Thanks for the review, great photos and looks a superb camera.
Just one thing in the narrative to amend - when you crop you do get the compression of an equivalent longer lens because the compression is a consequence of the perspective at that viewing distance not the optics used.
Thank you for watching!
Those long exposures are super dope!
Thank you!
Got mine on release day and have put about 1000 shots through it on the weekend and yes - it's the Q I always wanted! :)
Btw great content Kevin! I'm here though Gajan's video and loving your collection and insides! I've been falling into this Leica rabbit whole for a while now and unfortunately I can't get enough Leica ^^'' - and my recent videos somehow reflects that :D
Can't wait to learn more about Leica through your videos / channel!
Greetings and sub from Germany :)
For me it’s a perfect Q! Ok maybe for me personally I would prefer a 43 1.4 summilux but I get why it doesn’t or can’t have that. Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it. Glad you found me through Gajan and have the Leica bug. My Channel will not be good for your Leica addiction 😅😅
@@kevinfickling6384 So true, but simply shows me I basically don’t know anything about Leica, so I’m trilled to learn 😁
And yeah, oh man imagine a 1.4 Lux with AF … but still I’m happy with the f2 APO and only having it for a few days it also feels like the dream Q for me 👍
Can’t wait what you will put out soon!
great review Kevin, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
What’s the difference between the apo and whats on the 28? I thought it’s just the same lens but different focal length
It’s a complete new design that doesn’t share anything with the 28mm Q. The 28 is a 1.7 summilux and the 43 is an F2 apo. Apo lenses are the highest performance for sharpness, color correctness and out of focus area’s
@@kevinfickling6384 I hear you but I still like the wide 28. And it’s pretty damn sharp!
@@GEOFFYCOLLECTION absolutely! It’s still a great lens. It’s nice to have the option now. I can actually see some people using both.
@@kevinfickling6384 that’s what I plan on doing as well I think it’s a great range to have considering the quality of these lenses and in cam cropping if you have both lenses you have the absolute range! It’s seriously a great combination
@@kevinfickling6384 also ur apo will be better for chromatic aberration
But sharpness, the difference that’s debatable imo! Looking forward to your next video
I’m using Q2 but interesting for 43 APO, 43mm is more highlight the theme!
I want to buy😂
It would be great to use with the Q2!
43mm let's goooo
Did you get 4 yet?
Didn’t realize you did commercial work, what kinda stuff do you make your living shooting?
I am working a lot in the bicycling industry as well as automotive. I do a bit of other stuff as well but that’s my main focus
@@kevinfickling6384 might have a few mutuals in the cycling industry if that’s the case 🤘🏽
Niiiiice points of views buddy.
@@MaxPhotoGraphic thank you 🙏
awesome!
Thanks!
Sees the Koenigsegg in the background. Quickly proceeds to Instagram.
@@costafilh0 it’s a good reason 👀👀😂
Always appreciate the Fickling insight. Thanks
Thank you for watching! 🙏
I’m ready for the Disney edition 🤓
I just wanna say the B-Roll of you and the egg shot on a 50lb rig by an anonymous Asian woman are 💪🏻🤓🔥
Simply incredible right arm strength. Really inspirational
@@kevinfickling6384have you checked out the size of these bad girls 💪🏻💪🏻🏋🏻♀️
@@NoctiGirl put those things away before someone gets hurt
I will buy one of these if my Sony RX1 ever dies.
Good idea!
🔥
🙏🙏
28 owners don’t need to fret. It does everything this camera does and more. More useful to have a wider frame than not - distortions won’t result if you do crop mode anyway. Besides 43 is not the same as 85 or 135 portrait FL.
Also, one can’t attach a filter if they were to use macro with the hood on. If one needs to carry just one leica q, then it’s 28 all the way. If they want a backup, this will be a great choice alongside Q3
I totally get it and I’m glad that they offer both. For me personally the 43 fits my work better but I can see why the 28 would also work amazing for people. All about picking the tool that works best for you and the images you’re making.
Has anybody noticed this is the same studio as Gajan Balan, who also has a UA-cam channel and did a review of the same camera?
Good eye! It’s not a studio but actually my workshop. Gajan was here filming a short film that will come out sometime next year. He used my space as a backdrop to film the talking head for this review and we also shot a few UA-cam videos at the same time.
lol did he say that 28mm it’s not is a 43mm it’s a big difference lol
@@luissalazar2021 huh?
The LENS hood looks FUNNY as CHIT on that 43mm. lololol.
The biggest Panasonic release Leica had in years! Really don't love the lenses on those, need a TON of software correction to look remotely usable. Also the shutter is in the lens barrel, Leica does NO repairs on any part of it. Full replacement if you break even just the AF lock switch.
@@kevinfickling6384is what he said true Kevin ?
@@baladino I don’t get where this shares any resemblance with anything in the Panasonic lineup. Full frame fixed lens camera? No. 43mm apo lens? No. Does Leica have a partnership with them to develop tech? Yes and I’m sure it’s used here to some extent. That doesn’t make it a Panasonic. As far as the issues with repair. I’ve never sent in a Q so can’t comment on that.
This sounds like someone that is mad they can’t afford this amazing piece of kit.
@@michaelacedeno Yea from your peasant perspective that's how things sound. For others it's just exactly what the words say, no projecting required.
@@kevinfickling6384 Panasonic makes every single thing in that camera. Except the body and the glass.
Another this changes everything review..
Nope