Leica Screw Mount Camera Guide

 

Prices below are the approximate amount one should expect to pay for a Leica screw mount camera body in excellent, but used, condition. No lenses are included in these prices. Camera should be fully functional as a classic camera with a clean appearence, but obvious signs of use or age. Pricing was gathered from sales on photo.net, ebay auctions, Ritzcam.com, KEH.com, RFF, and other camera dealers. Prices are biased towards ebay auctions. Expect to pay +10 to +20% more buying from a dealer. Pricing data compiled Feb 2007. Please note, only the common variations are listed. You should also budget $ 125 for a good CLA ( clean, lube and adjust ) if you plan to use the camera regularly. Only the more common models are listed.

To easily assist you in finding your model, use Cameraquest's Leica Serial # Number Chart.

Camera

Amount $$

Comments

Leica II aka Model D (chrome) $ 275 1933-48. First model w/rangefinder.
Leica II aka Model D (black) $ 400 1932-39. Black more common than the chrome.
Leica III aka Model F (chrome) $ 275 1933-39. Same as the II but slow speeds added.
Leica III aka Model F (black) $ 400 1933-39. Same as the II but slow speeds added.
Leica IIIa aka Model G (chrome) $ 200 1935-48. Similiar to III but with 1/1000 speed.
Leica IIIb (chrome) $ 275 1938-46. Similiar to IIIa but RF & VF moved together
Leica IIIc (pre-war) $ 250 1940-45. Common but hard to find in great shape.
Leica IIIc (post-war) $ 300 1946-51. Serial # > 400,000
Leica IIIf (black dial) $ 350 1950-52. First model to use flash/bulb sync. Free Manual
Leica IIIf (red dial) $ 400 1952-53. First model to use flash/bulb sync. Free Manual
Leica IIIf (red dial w/self timer) $ 475 1954-57. A classic camera - very refined.
Leica IIf (black dial) $ 275 1951-52. Free Manual
Leica IIf (red dial) $ 300 1952-56. Free Manual
Leica If (red dial) $ 400 1952-58. Free Manual
Leica IIIg $ 900 1957-60. Most sophisticated LSM model ever made.



Leica Screw Mount Camera Links

Cameraquest.com Guide

Nemeng.com's Leica FAQ

History of the Leica Screw Mount

More camera specifications

Rangefinderforum on Leica Screw Mount

Articles on all the LSM Models

Leica Repair

Leica III Article

Leica Users Group ( LUG )

 



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