Best Memory Cards for Leica SL2-S

Looking for the best SD memory cards for Leica SL2-S? Here are our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera.

The Leica SL2-S has dual SD memory card slots that both support the ultra-fast UHS-II SD cards. Featuring a new 24.6MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor and the latest Maestro III image processor, the Leica SL2-S (B&H, Adorama) supports broad sensitivity from ISO 50-100,000, full-res DNG continuous shooting at up to 25 fps, as well as DCI/UHD 4K 10-bit video recording at up to 60p or Full HD at up to 180 fps. Complementing both photo and video applications, a 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Also, the sensor’s design incorporates a Leica Object Detection AF system, which uses 225 selectable AF areas for fast and accurate performance. So, the Leica SL2-S is ideal for photographers and videographers who seek outstanding imaging performance to express both still and moving visual stories.

As we mentioned above, the Leica SL2-S has 2x UHS-II compatible SD card slots. So, in order to get the ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your camera, here we list the top recommended & fastest SD cards for the Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera based on the speed and price. Just choose the one you like.

Best SD Memory Cards for Leica SL2-S

Here is a quick comparison table of our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera.

UHS-II SD CardsMax. Read SpeedMax. Write Speed
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s280 MB/s
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s299 MB/s
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
Wise Advanced SD-N UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)290 MB/s260 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Delkin Devices BLACK UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card300 MB/s260 MB/s
Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)280 MB/s260 MB/s
Transcend 700S UHS-II SD Card (V90)285 MB/s180 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1800x UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)270 MB/s180 MB/s
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)277 MB/s150 MB/s
Sony SF-M UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)277 MB/s150 MB/s
Angelbird AV Pro MK2 UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)260 MB/s140 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)250 MB/s130 MB/s
Sony SF-E Series UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)270 MB/s120 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60)250 MB/s120 MB/s

Any of these make for a good choice. If you’d like more detailed recommendations or other brands and models, you can find them below.

1. Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (300 MB/s, V90)

  • UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 299 MB/s

Highly recommended and the Fastest UHS-II SD Card! Offering maximum read speeds of up to 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of up to 299 MB/s, the Sony SF-G Tough Series UHS-II Memory Card is currently the world’s fastest SD memory cards, and it is well-suited for video capture, including 8K, 4K XAVC S, 60p AVCHD, 3D, HFR, and Full HD video, as well as super fast continuous shooting. In addition, thanks to its V90 speed class rating, minimum write speeds are guaranteed not to drop below 90 MB/s. So, if you are seeking the highest write speed with a V90 rating as well as extremely high 250-300MB/s read speeds for transferring photos from the card to a computer, this is the recommended cards for you.

Buy Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SDXC Card at B&H, Adorama.

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2. Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC Card (300MB/s, V90)

  • UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 260 MB/s

Highly recommended and Best Value! Built to deliver high-performance speeds that are necessary for industry-standard professional cameras that shoot 8K, 4K, and Full HD video, as well as high-resolution photos, the Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC Card takes advantage of the UHS-II bus to support maximum read speeds of 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 260 MB/s. This card has also been designed with the V90 Video Speed Class rating, which guarantees minimum write speeds of at least 90 MB/s. These speeds mean it supports cinema-quality captures, while also minimizing dropped frames. Included is a UHS-II SD card reader, so you may download content from this card to your computer using a USB Type-A port.

Buy Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC Card at B&H, Adorama.

3. Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II Card (300 MB/s, V90)

  • UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 260 MB/s

Highly recommended and Great Value! With maximum read speeds of up to 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of up to 260 MB/s, the Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II card is the perfect match for any UHS-II compatible camera that records 4K and Full HD video or has a fast 8fps+ continuous shooting speed. The buffer clearing time will be much much quicker which means you can take more shots. It takes advantage of the UHS-II bus to support continuous shutter bursts and rapid shooting, as well as 4K, 3D, and Full HD video recording. Thanks to its V90 speed class rating, minimum write speeds are guaranteed not to drop below 90 MB/s.

Buy Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II Cards at B&H, Adorama.

4. ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (300 MB/s, V90)

  • UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 250 MB/s

Another excellent choice! Offering maximum read speeds of 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 250 MB/s, the ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (300 MB/s, V90) can be well used in DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, camcorders, and digital cinema cameras that produce rich data streams, including 6K, 5K, 4K, UHD 4K, and high bit rate MPEG-4 video. It is also well-suited for fast burst shooting and raw photos. This card has also been designed with the V90 Video Speed Class rating, which guarantees minimum write speeds of at least 90 MB/s. Built for extreme conditions, ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Memory Card is able to withstand temperatures from -13 to 185°F, allowing you to take this card with you into extreme environments, such as snow and deserts. It is also shockproof and X-ray proof, and a built-in write protect switch helps to safeguard your content from being erased.

Buy ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card at B&H, Adorama.

5. Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (300 MB/s, V90)

  • UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 250 MB/s

Designed for professional photographers and videographers, the Delkin Devices POWER UHS-II SDXC Memory Card takes advantage of the UHS-II bus to support maximum read speeds of 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 250 MB/s. This card has also been designed with the V90 Video Speed Class rating, which guarantees minimum write speeds of at least 90 MB/s. All of this allows for users to capture 8K, 4K, 3D, HDR, high-speed and high-frame-rate recordings, and multiple video streams created by 360° cameras. It has also been approved for real-time broadcasting and supports data-intensive simultaneous captures, such as raw and JPEG, as well as video, still, GPS data, and time-lapse. Built for extreme conditions, Delkin’s POWER UHS-II SDXC Memory Card is protected against water, shock, and x-rays, and also features built-in error correction and wear leveling.

Buy Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card at B&H, Adorama.

6. SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II Card (300 MB/s)

  • UHS-II / U3 / Class 10
  • Max. Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max. Write Speed: 260 MB/s

Designed to meet the demands of professional photographers and videographers, the SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II Card feature. Read speeds of up to 300MB/s help you maximize post-production workflow efficiency so you stay competitive, while write speeds of up to 260MB/s support advanced camera functions such as continuous burst, rapid shooting and RAW plus JPEG capture. With a UHS Speed Class 3 rating-faster than UHS Speed Class 1 and Class 10 – the SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II Cards give you the power to capture uninterrupted, cinema-quality 4K, 3D and Full HD video at a minimum sustained write speed of 30MB/s. In addition, this card is shockproof, X-ray proof and waterproof and can operate in temperatures ranging from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.

Buy SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC Memory Cards at B&H, Adorama.

7. Sony SF-M Tough Series UHS-II SDXC Card (277 MB/s, V60)

  • UHS-II / V60 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 277 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 150 MB/s

Another great choice with an affordable price. Well-suited for 4K, 3D, HFR, and Full HD video recording, as well as continuous shutter bursts and rapid shooting, the Sony SF-M Tough Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card can achieve maximum read speeds of up to 277 MB/s and maximum write speeds of up to 150 MB/s. Thanks to its V60 speed class rating, minimum write speeds are guaranteed not to drop below 60 MB/s. To help facilitate card usage in almost any environment, as well as keeping your content safe, Sony has built the Tough Series with a rugged design that can withstand drops up to 16.4′ / 5m, immersion in up to 16.4′ / 5m of water for up to 72 hours, and is bend and dust proof, as well as able to withstand temperature extremes from -13 to 185°F.

Buy Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Memory Card at B&H, Adorama.

8. ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)

  • UHS-II / V60 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 250 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 130 MB/s

The ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Cards (V60) are guaranteed to operate at maximum read speed of up to 250MB/s and maximum write speed of up to 130MB/s. This card has also been designed with the V60 Video Speed Class rating, which guarantees minimum write speeds of at least 60 MB/s. All these features make it well suited for raw photos and rapid-fire bursts, as well as 4K, UHD 4K, 3D, Full HD, and high bit rate MPEG-4 video. Built for extreme conditions, ProGrade Digital’s UHS-II SDXC Memory Card is able to withstand temperatures from -13 to 185°F, allowing you to take this card with you into extreme environments, such as snow and deserts. It is also X-ray proof and shockproof, and a built-in write protect switch helps to safeguard your content from being erased.

Buy ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) at B&H, Adorama.

9. Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60)

  • UHS-II / V60 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 250 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 90 MB/s

Affordable UHS-II card with excellent performance. If you are really on a very tight budget and just want to save some money, this is the card for you! With maximum read speeds of up to 250 MB/s and maximum write speeds of up to 90 MB/s, the Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II card is great for fast burst shooting and 4K & full HD video recording!  Thanks to its V60 speed class rating, minimum write speeds are guaranteed not to drop below 60 MB/s. This card offers excellent performance with a similar price of UHS-I cards. Great value!

Buy Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card at B&H, Adorama.