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. 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. UPDATED MARCH 2010
Leica M Cameras
Camera
Amount $$
Comments
Leica CL
$ 350-500
"Compact Leica." 1973-76. Later model marked Leitz / Minolta. Profile
Minolta CLE
$ 375-550
Minolta updated the CL with Electronics. 1980-84. Profile
Leica M1
$ 500-600
Limited use as a user. 1959-64. 9,392 produced. Serial # 950001-1102900. Profile
Leica M2 Chrome
$ 600-800
As fine a camera as the M3. 1958-67. 88,000 produced. Serial # 926001-1207000. Profile
Leica M3 DS
$ 550-750
A Classic. 1954-58. 200,000 produced ( all models ). Serial # 700000-854000. Profile
Leica M3 SS
$ 650-900
A Classic. 1958-68?. +$ 100 if serial >1mill. Serial # 854001-1206999. Profile
Leica M4
$ 700-950
1967-74? 50,000 produced. Serial # 1175001-1443170. Profile
Leica M4-2
$ 750-950
1978-80. 17,000 produced. Serial # 1468001-1533350. Profile
Leica M4-P
$ 650-850
Another favorite user camera. 1980-87. Serial # 1543351-1692950. Profile
Leica M5 Two Lug Chrome or Black
$ 700-900
Collectible item. 1971-75. 31,400 produced ( all models ). Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile
Leica M5 Three Lug Chrome
$ 800-1,00
Clunky compared to the previous M's. yet innovative. Serial # 1287001-1384000. Profile
