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Leica connoisseurs thrill at the chase, at discovering something new, at obtaining that perfect item to complete their system or collection. Behind Leica and other fine cameras there is a wealth of history.

28-35-50 Tri-Elmar-M f4 ASPH Silver Chrome

MATE in silver chrome
$7,450 More Details

28-35-50 Tri-Elmar-M f4 ASPH Silver Chrome

$7,450

28-35-50 Tri-Elmar-M f4 ASPH Silver Chrome (e55), Nr. 3812566 with UV/IR filter and compelte in box, Excellent +

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90 Macro-Elmar-M f4 Silver Chrome

Silver Chrome 90 Macro !
$3,000 More Details

90 Macro-Elmar-M f4 Silver Chrome

$3,000

90 Macro-Elmar-M f4, Nr. 3969084 in rare Silver Chrome finish, with Macro-Adapter-M. A rare lens set. Excellent ++ overall

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The Drifter set

The Drfter... Number 007!
$18,500 More Details

The Drifter set

$18,500

Leica M Monochrom “Drifter” Set Number “007" !! The only Number 007 Leica made!
A collabotation with performing artist Lenny Kravitz, this set includes: Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), Nr. 549xxxx, 28mm Summicron-M f2 ASPH Nr. 473xxxx, and 75mm APO-Summicron-M f2 ASPH Nr. 473xxxx. Complete with all accessories and packaging, including “The Drifter Traveler,” a camera- and travel-bag with lens cases. Limited to 125 sets Worldwide. Mint.

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90 APO-Summicron-R f2 ASPH ROM

90 APO for the Leica SLR... a rare bird!
$4,000 More Details

90 APO-Summicron-R f2 ASPH ROM

$4,000

90 APO-Summicron-R f2 ASPH ROM Nr. 3943763, complete in the box with all papers, this rare SLR lens is getting harder and hrder to find. Near Mint

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50 Summilux f1,4 LTM

the rare screw-mount 50 Summilux f1,4
$5,000 More Details

50 Summilux f1,4 LTM

$5,000

50 Summilux f1,4 Nr. 2072043 in rare Leica screw mount with original orange filter and lens shade 12521. Excellent ++

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The Niko-Mar set

Super-rare Underwater Nikon FEA set
$5,000 More Details

The Niko-Mar set

$5,000

The Niko-Mar IV Underwater Housing set with Nikon FEA camera and motor drive, Sekonic meter and 18mm Nikkor f3,5 lens.

One of only 50 pieces ever made by dive-photography innovators Al Giddings and Mike Felgen of San Francisco, these sets were delivered to National Geographic with the Nikon FEA. The “A” stands for “Action” – the camera is otherwise a Nikon FE model. Action finders were originally developed for pilots who needed the full view of the focusing screen but from a distance since they could not place their eye to the viewfinder while flying. Very rare. Excellent++ overall

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Leica 1 (Model A) with strap lugs

Leica I Model A with strap lugs ready to shoot!
$1,250 More Details

Leica 1 (Model A) with strap lugs

$1,250

Leica 1 (Model A) with 50mm Elmar f3,5, Nr. 38156 complete with strap lugs! This camera is otherwise all original and working (with a 6-month warranty). Excellent +

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The Connoisseurs Corner items are collectible and not necessarily warranteed. Older cameras might have shutter speeds and/or light meters that might need adjusting, and lenses and other optical items might require lubrication and/or cleaning.

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Leica Ic set

A gorgeous and all authentic and original Leica Ic set! Leica Ic Nr. 521372, 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 904684,...

$925 More Details

Leica Ic set

$925

A gorgeous and all authentic and original Leica Ic set! Leica Ic Nr. 521372, 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 904684, 50mm brightlie viewfinder SBOOI, short-base rangefinder FOKOS and a crisp, nearly new ever-ready case! Quite rare in this condition, all matched and working and warranteed. Near Mint overall

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28-35-50 Tri-Elmar-M f4 ASPH Silver Chrome

28-35-50 Tri-Elmar-M f4 ASPH Silver Chrome (e55), Nr. 3812566 with UV/IR filter and compelte in box,...

$7,450 More Details

28-35-50 Tri-Elmar-M f4 ASPH Silver Chrome

$7,450

28-35-50 Tri-Elmar-M f4 ASPH Silver Chrome (e55), Nr. 3812566 with UV/IR filter and compelte in box, Excellent +

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90 Macro-Elmar-M f4 Silver Chrome

90 Macro-Elmar-M f4, Nr. 3969084 in rare Silver Chrome finish, with Macro-Adapter-M. A rare lens set....

$3,000 More Details

90 Macro-Elmar-M f4 Silver Chrome

$3,000

90 Macro-Elmar-M f4, Nr. 3969084 in rare Silver Chrome finish, with Macro-Adapter-M. A rare lens set. Excellent ++ overall

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The Leica Salesman's Case

Leica M Camera Salesman Case. Very rare. With keys! Excellent +

$2,500 More Details

The Leica Salesman's Case

$2,500

Leica M Camera Salesman Case. Very rare. With keys! Excellent +

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Camcraft Belt Clip device for Leica IIIf and similar cameras, with Camcraft advertorial card, made by Norman...

$225 More Details

$225

Camcraft Belt Clip device for Leica IIIf and similar cameras, with Camcraft advertorial card, made by Norman Goldberg in Wisconsin. Excellent +

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The Remo Belt clip

The Remo belt clip device for Leica M3 cameras. Small chip in vulcanite. Excellent

$175 More Details

The Remo Belt clip

$175

The Remo belt clip device for Leica M3 cameras. Small chip in vulcanite. Excellent

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The Leicavit MP

Rapid Winder Leicavit MP in black enamel finish. One of the most rare Leica accessories, in stunning...

$7,500 More Details

The Leicavit MP

$7,500

Rapid Winder Leicavit MP in black enamel finish. One of the most rare Leica accessories, in stunning condition. Working. Excellent ++

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28mm Folding Viewfinder SUOOQ

28mm Folding Viewfinder SUOOQ for the 28mm Hektor lens, in silver chrome finish. Excellent ++

$300 More Details

28mm Folding Viewfinder SUOOQ

$300

28mm Folding Viewfinder SUOOQ for the 28mm Hektor lens, in silver chrome finish. Excellent ++

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28mm SLOOZ Silver Chrome Brightline Viewfinder

28mm Silver Chrome Brightline Viewfinder SLOOZ, in original box. Near Mint

$500 More Details

28mm SLOOZ Silver Chrome Brightline Viewfinder

$500

28mm Silver Chrome Brightline Viewfinder SLOOZ, in original box. Near Mint

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Micro-Visoflex III with interchangable screen

Micro-Visoflex III with interchangable screen and chimney finder OTVXO. SOmetimes calles the "X104" Visoflex...

$200 More Details

Micro-Visoflex III with interchangable screen

$200

Micro-Visoflex III with interchangable screen and chimney finder OTVXO. SOmetimes calles the "X104" Visoflex. Rare. Excellent

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Leica MD "G-237"

Leica MD, Nr. 1206113, top plate engraved “G-237” with original slotted baseplate. Working, but with dry...

$875 More Details

Leica MD "G-237"

$875

Leica MD, Nr. 1206113, top plate engraved “G-237” with original slotted baseplate. Working, but with dry shutter, and with factory “L” seal intact. near Mint

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180 APO-Elmarit-R

180mm APO-Elmarit-R f2,8 ROM Nr. 3840284, complete in box, with caps and fitted leather case. A hard-to-find...

$3,450 More Details

180 APO-Elmarit-R

$3,450

180mm APO-Elmarit-R f2,8 ROM Nr. 3840284, complete in box, with caps and fitted leather case. A hard-to-find Elmarit-R. Excellent ++

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Prototype Leica M9

Prototype Leica M9 Nr. N0000040. The camera is engraved “M8” and clearly displays Leica M9 qualities,...

$6,250 More Details

Prototype Leica M9

$6,250

Prototype Leica M9 Nr. N0000040. The camera is engraved “M8” and clearly displays Leica M9 qualities, including a full-frame sensor and expanded menu capabilities, exactly as the production Leica M9 camera. Complete in box. Near Mint

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Prototype “Leica M Edition 60”

Prototype “Leica M Edition 60” Leica M (Typ 240) camera body, Nr. P17/24. With matching hot shoe and body...

$8,500 More Details

Prototype “Leica M Edition 60”

$8,500

Prototype “Leica M Edition 60” Leica M (Typ 240) camera body, Nr. P17/24. With matching hot shoe and body covers. A very handsome prototype of a popular M Special Edition camera set.
Near Mint

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The Post War Standard

Leica Post War Standard Nr. 355281 with Wollensak 50mm Velostigmat f3,5 Nr. 496819, with original “E. Leitz...

$2,950 More Details

The Post War Standard

$2,950

Leica Post War Standard Nr. 355281 with Wollensak 50mm Velostigmat f3,5 Nr. 496819, with original “E. Leitz New York” body cover. Recently serviced, this is one of the most rare post war Leica cameras. Ready to shoot. Excellent overall

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ELCAN 90mm "Picker X-Ray" f1

Leitz Canada (ELCAN) "Picker X-Ray" 90mm f1, Nr. 373-0023, made circa 1970 for specialized x-ray...

$1,000 More Details

ELCAN 90mm "Picker X-Ray" f1

$1,000

Leitz Canada (ELCAN) "Picker X-Ray" 90mm f1, Nr. 373-0023, made circa 1970 for specialized x-ray applications. Excellent ++

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ELCAN 65mm "Picker X-Ray" f0,75

Leitz Canada (ELCAN) "Picker X-Ray" 65mm f0,75 Nr. 252-1096. Made circa 1970 for specialized x-ray...

$950 More Details

ELCAN 65mm "Picker X-Ray" f0,75

$950

Leitz Canada (ELCAN) "Picker X-Ray" 65mm f0,75 Nr. 252-1096. Made circa 1970 for specialized x-ray applications, this rare lens still has its protective rear glass marked “2.24” and e37 thread cap. Excellent ++

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The Drifter set

Leica M Monochrom “Drifter” Set Number “007" !! The only Number 007 Leica made!
A collabotation with...

$18,500 More Details

The Drifter set

$18,500

Leica M Monochrom “Drifter” Set Number “007" !! The only Number 007 Leica made!
A collabotation with performing artist Lenny Kravitz, this set includes: Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), Nr. 549xxxx, 28mm Summicron-M f2 ASPH Nr. 473xxxx, and 75mm APO-Summicron-M f2 ASPH Nr. 473xxxx. Complete with all accessories and packaging, including “The Drifter Traveler,” a camera- and travel-bag with lens cases. Limited to 125 sets Worldwide. Mint.

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Welta Perfekta

The Welta Perfekta - a fascinating folding camera made in Germany to take 120 roll film. With Zeiss 75mm...

$650 More Details

Welta Perfekta

$650

The Welta Perfekta - a fascinating folding camera made in Germany to take 120 roll film. With Zeiss 75mm Tessar f3,8 lens. Very rare. Excellent +

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90 APO-Summicron-R f2 ASPH ROM

90 APO-Summicron-R f2 ASPH ROM Nr. 3943763, complete in the box with all papers, this rare SLR lens is...

$4,000 More Details

90 APO-Summicron-R f2 ASPH ROM

$4,000

90 APO-Summicron-R f2 ASPH ROM Nr. 3943763, complete in the box with all papers, this rare SLR lens is getting harder and hrder to find. Near Mint

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50 Summilux f1,4 LTM

50 Summilux f1,4 Nr. 2072043 in rare Leica screw mount with original orange filter and lens shade 12521....

$5,000 More Details

50 Summilux f1,4 LTM

$5,000

50 Summilux f1,4 Nr. 2072043 in rare Leica screw mount with original orange filter and lens shade 12521. Excellent ++

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The Niko-Mar set

The Niko-Mar IV Underwater Housing set with Nikon FEA camera and motor drive, Sekonic meter and 18mm Nikkor...

$5,000 More Details

The Niko-Mar set

$5,000

The Niko-Mar IV Underwater Housing set with Nikon FEA camera and motor drive, Sekonic meter and 18mm Nikkor f3,5 lens.

One of only 50 pieces ever made by dive-photography innovators Al Giddings and Mike Felgen of San Francisco, these sets were delivered to National Geographic with the Nikon FEA. The “A” stands for “Action” – the camera is otherwise a Nikon FE model. Action finders were originally developed for pilots who needed the full view of the focusing screen but from a distance since they could not place their eye to the viewfinder while flying. Very rare. Excellent++ overall

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105 "Mountain" Elmar f6,3

105 "Mountain" Elmar f6,3 Nr. 162249, complete with original lens shade and cap, and a beautiful patina....

$1,000 More Details

105 "Mountain" Elmar f6,3

$1,000

105 "Mountain" Elmar f6,3 Nr. 162249, complete with original lens shade and cap, and a beautiful patina. Excellent

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15mm Super-Elmarit-R f2,8 ASPH ROM

The very rare 15mm Super-Elmarit-R f2,8 ASPH ROM lens, complete in original box. Near Mint.

$6,750 More Details

15mm Super-Elmarit-R f2,8 ASPH ROM

$6,750

The very rare 15mm Super-Elmarit-R f2,8 ASPH ROM lens, complete in original box. Near Mint.

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Leica 1 (Model A) with strap lugs

Leica 1 (Model A) with 50mm Elmar f3,5, Nr. 38156 complete with strap lugs! This camera is otherwise all...

$1,250 More Details

Leica 1 (Model A) with strap lugs

$1,250

Leica 1 (Model A) with 50mm Elmar f3,5, Nr. 38156 complete with strap lugs! This camera is otherwise all original and working (with a 6-month warranty). Excellent +

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MBROO watertight case for Leica IIIf

The MBROO watertight case for Leica IIIf, in classic Leica krinkle metal finish. An uncommon accessory....

$250 More Details

MBROO watertight case for Leica IIIf

$250

The MBROO watertight case for Leica IIIf, in classic Leica krinkle metal finish. An uncommon accessory. Excellent +

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The Original Benser Case

The Original Benser Case - a leather case and strap set designed by the legendary Walther Benser, for his...

$175 More Details

The Original Benser Case

$175

The Original Benser Case - a leather case and strap set designed by the legendary Walther Benser, for his beloved Leica M camera! Quite rare. Excellent +

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Leicaflex "Attrappe" dummy camera

Leicaflex "Attrappe" (dummy) display camera. Made for Leica dalers to display, the camera has no interior...

$500 More Details

Leicaflex "Attrappe" dummy camera

$500

Leicaflex "Attrappe" (dummy) display camera. Made for Leica dalers to display, the camera has no interior mechanisms. Very rare. Excellent ++

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Leica M3 “Attrappe" dummy camera set

Leica M3 "Attrappe" Nr. 12076A with 50mm Collapsible Summicron f2 Attrappe (no serial number). After the...

$1,250 More Details

Leica M3 “Attrappe" dummy camera set

$1,250

Leica M3 "Attrappe" Nr. 12076A with 50mm Collapsible Summicron f2 Attrappe (no serial number). After the German word for "dummy", an Attrappe was made as a window display unit, and had no interior mechanisms. This set was owned by Al Clarke, one of the founders of the Leica Historical Society of America, who gleefully used this camera to prank other LHSA members. Good condition.

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90mm Summicron f2 Canada in Leica screw mount

90mm Summicron f2 Canada, Nr. 1651497 with caps. This is the hard-to-find 90 Summicron from 1959 in original...

$1,150 More Details

90mm Summicron f2 Canada in Leica screw mount

$1,150

90mm Summicron f2 Canada, Nr. 1651497 with caps. This is the hard-to-find 90 Summicron from 1959 in original Leica screw mount. Excellent ++

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90mm Summicron f2 Canada, Black

This 2nd version of the 90 Summicron, made in 1963, is the 119th lens made. Nr. 1983120 with caps. This very...

$850 More Details

90mm Summicron f2 Canada, Black

$850

This 2nd version of the 90 Summicron, made in 1963, is the 119th lens made. Nr. 1983120 with caps. This very early lens has the INVOO-preset diaphram, which was only made by special order. Less than 175 copies were made. Excellent

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Leica IIIc K Grey - IIIf conversion

Leica IIIc K Grey Enamel, Nr. 390772 K, made in 1945 and converted to IIIf functionality by the Leitz...

$2,000 More Details

Leica IIIc K Grey - IIIf conversion

$2,000

Leica IIIc K Grey Enamel, Nr. 390772 K, made in 1945 and converted to IIIf functionality by the Leitz factory in the 1950s. Working. Excellent +

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