Leica 24 SL Type 601 Mirrorless Camera hits new low at $2479.60

Down $895.97 from the usual price.

German engineering rarely comes cheap, but the Leica SL Type 601 just hit its lowest price on record. Leica 24 SL Type 601, Mirrorless Camera drops to $2479.60 - save $895.97.

This 27% discount brings a full-frame mirrorless body with a 24MP sensor and MAESTRO-II processor within reach for photographers who want Leica optics without the usual premium.

THE DEAL

Leica 24 SL Type 601, Mirrorless Camera

$2479.60 (was $3375.57) - Save $895.97 (27% off)

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Get This Price

This is the lowest price ever recorded for the SL Type 601, undercutting its 30-day average of $3375.57 by nearly $900. For just $2479.60, below its 30-day average of $3375.57, you are getting a camera that launched at $7450 and has only seen deeper cuts a handful of times since.

If you have been waiting for the right moment to jump into the Leica L-Mount system. This is it.

What You're Getting

The Leica SL Type 601 is a full-frame mirrorless camera built around a 24-megapixel CMOS sensor and the MAESTRO-II image processor, which delivers up to 11 frames per second continuous shooting. The 4.4-megapixel electronic viewfinder is one of the highest-resolution finders on the market, giving you a crisp, lag-free preview. The body is machined from a single block of aluminum for durability that matches the lens quality. Over 145 Leica lenses are natively mountable on the SL system, covering everything from ultra-wide to telephoto.

Who This Is For

Best for: Leica shooters who want the full-frame mirrorless experience without stepping up to the SL2 price tier. Street photographers, portrait artists, and travel shooters who value build quality and color science will get the most out of this body.

Skip it if you need in-body stabilization or higher resolution for commercial studio work.

The Caveat

The SL Type 601 lacks the SL2's 47MP sensor and IBIS, so it is best suited for controlled shooting conditions or tripod work. Autofocus is contrast-detect only, which is slower than modern phase-detect systems.

Final Verdict

At $2479.60. This is the cheapest entry point into the Leica L-Mount mirrorless ecosystem by a wide margin. If you have been eyeing Leica glass and want a rugged full-frame body to mount it on, pull the trigger now - this price may not last.