| Leica Screw Mount Cameras |
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 Jan. 2021. Please note, only the common variations are listed. You should also budget $ 150-200 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.
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Amount $$
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Comments
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Leica II aka Model D (chrome)
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$ 300-350
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1933-48. First model w/rangefinder.
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Leica II aka Model D (black)
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$ 425-575
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1932-39. Black more common than the chrome.
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Leica III aka Model F (chrome)
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$ 275-350
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1933-39. Same as the II but slow speeds added.
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Leica III aka Model F (black)
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$ 400-575
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1933-39. Same as the II but slow speeds added.
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Leica IIIa aka Model G (chrome)
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$ 250-300
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1935-48. Similar to III but with 1/1000 speed.
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Leica IIIb (chrome)
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$ 275-375
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1938-46. Similar to IIIa but RF & VF moved together
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Leica IIIc (pre-war)
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$ 250-350
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1940-45. Common but hard to find in great shape.
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Leica IIIc (post-war)
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$ 325-375 |
1946-51. Serial # > 400,000
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Leica IIIf (black dial)
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$ 350-425
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1950-52. First model to use flash/bulb sync.
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Leica IIIf (red dial)
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$ 350-500
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1952-53. First model to use flash/bulb sync.
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Leica IIIf (red dial w/self timer)
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$ 450-575
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1954-57. A classic camera - very refined.
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Leica IIf (black dial)
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$ 275-375
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1951-52. Free Manual
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Leica IIf (red dial)
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$ 300-375
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1952-56. Free Manual
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Leica If (red dial)
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$ 350-450
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1952-58. Free Manual
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Leica IIIg
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$ 750-950
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1957-60. Most sophisticated LSM model ever made.
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