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 Jul 2009. 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)
$ 250-300
1933-48. First model w/rangefinder.
Leica II aka Model D (black)
$ 350-425
1932-39. Black more common than the chrome.
Leica III aka Model F (chrome)
$ 225-300
1933-39. Same as the II but slow speeds added.
Leica III aka Model F (black)
$ 350-425
1933-39. Same as the II but slow speeds added.
Leica IIIa aka Model G (chrome)
$ 200-275
1935-48. Similar to III but with 1/1000 speed.
Leica IIIb (chrome)
$ 225-325
1938-46. Similar to IIIa but RF & VF moved together
Leica IIIc (pre-war)
$ 200-300
1940-45. Common but hard to find in great shape.
Leica IIIc (post-war)
$ 275-325
1946-51. Serial # > 400,000
Leica IIIf (black dial)
$ 300-375
1950-52. First model to use flash/bulb sync. Free Manual
Leica IIIf (red dial)
$ 350-425
1952-53. First model to use flash/bulb sync. Free Manual
