Leica M Mount Camera Price and Information Guide

Leica M Mount Camera Guide

Prices below are the approximate amount one should expect to pay for a Leica M 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 Dec-Feb 2007. Please note, only the common variations are listed. You should also budget $ 150 for a good CLA ( clean, lube and adjust ) if you plan to use the camera regularly.

Camera	Amount $$	Comments
Leica CL	$ 375	"Compact Leica." 1973-76. Later model marked Leitz / Minolta. Profile
Minolta CLE	$ 525	Minolta updated the CL with Electronics. 1980-84. Profile
Leica M1	$ 600	Limited use as a user. 1959-64. 9,392 produced. Serial # 950001-1102900. Profile
Leica M2 Chrome	$ 700	As fine a camera as the M3. 1958-67. 88,000 produced. Serial # 926001-1207000. Profile
Leica M3 DS	$ 650	A Classic. 1954-58. 200,000 produced ( all models ). Serial # 700000-854000. Profile
Leica M3 SS	$ 750	A Classic. 1958-68?. +$ 200 if serial >1mill. Serial # 854001-1206999. Profile
Leica M4	$ 900	1967-74? 50,000 produced. Serial # 1175001-1443170. Profile
Leica M4-2	$ 750	1978-80. 17,000 produced. Serial # 1468001-1533350. Profile
Leica M4-P	$ 825	Another favorite user camera. 1980-87. Serial # 1543351-1692950. Profile
Leica M5 Two Lug Chrome or Black	$ 975	Collectible item. 1971-75. 31,400 produced ( all models ). Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile
Leica M5 Three Lug Chrome	$ 975	Clunky compared to the previous M's. yet innovative. Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile
Leica M5 Three Lug Black	$ 850	Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile
Leica M6 Chrome or Black	$ 1,175	Modern day classic. Later TTL models bring more. 1984-99. Profile
Leica MP	$ 2,150	All mechanical camera. Very thin used market. 2003-. Profile
Leica M7	$ 2,000	Final film version from Leica. Many are selling in "minty" condition. 2002-2007. Profile
Leica M8	$ 3,900 ?	Leica's Digital M. 2006-. Review