Leica sl typ 601 vs sony a7s ii?

The Leica SL (Typ 601) and the Sony a7S II both date from 2015 and both are full frame mirrorless, but they suit different jobs. The Leica has 24 megapixels against the Sony's 12.2, so it gives you more detail to crop into. The Sony has stabilisation built into the body, which the Leica doesn't, so on the Leica you'll want stabilised lenses for slow shutter speeds.

If you want the Leica's resolution and its own lens range, I'd pair it with the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH for everyday work. The Sony is the one I'd reach for with long lenses, where the body's stabilisation earns its place, such as the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS. You can compare the full setups on the Leica SL (Typ 601) and Sony a7S II pages.

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