NEW TO LEICA? START HERE
L1000383

Discover the Legendary Leica Camera & Optics.

The intersection of history, engineering, and art
at Chicago’s Leica Boutique

TAMARKIN CAMERA
America’s Premier Leica Specialist
Since 1971

Why Choose Leica?

German engineering

German Engineering

Precision craftsmanship and legendary build quality

100 year legacy

100+ Year Legacy

Inspiration, innovation, and ingenuity made to bear witness to the world around us

Quality 512

Uncompromising Quality

 The world's finest optics, delivering image quality that sets the global standard

The Legendary Leica Rangefinder

Leica M System

  • Manual focus rangefinder system
  • Interchangeable M-mount lenses
  • Choose from full-frame 60 megapixel digital or traditional Analog film models
  • Timeless mechanical design
  • Extremely robust built quality
  • Virtually silent operation
  • Made in Germany

Ideal for: Traditional photographers, professionals, collectors or anyone who wants to travel light & fast, yet also wants slow down the process of photography an enjoy a tactile and substantial shooting experience.

Starting at $7,000 film; $9,290 digital
M11d 5
Part of the Leica M System

Leica M EV1

  • Leica M system camera using Leica M lens mount lenses
  • Integrated 5.76 megapixel electronic OLED viewfinder
  • Focus assist for easy manual focusing
  • Viewfinder compensation from -4 to +2 diopters
  • 60 megapixel BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
  • 64 gigabyte internal memory
  • Timeless, iconic design with an elegant leatherette covering featuring a diamond pattern
  • Content Credentials technology
  • Extremely robust built quality
  • Virtually silent operation
  • Made in Germany

Ideal for: Anyone who loves the Q Series, but wants to use M lenses! This exciting development in the world of Leica is for anyone who wants what the Leica M has to offer, but wants to use an electronic viewfinder.

$9,290
20229 Leica M EV1 hero 11728 Summilux M 50 Hi Res

The Leica M System offers either digital or analog (film) cameras:

Digital

Leica M11 Glossy Black Paint – in a shiny black enamel finish

Leica M11 Monochrom – for black-and-white photography only

Leica M11‑D â€“ Leica M11 without LCD screen 

Leica M11‑P – made in matte black, silver chrome, or Safari green finish

Leica M EV1 â€“ the latest Leica M camera, with an electronic viewfinder

Analog (film)

Leica M6 – reissue of the photographer’s favorite film camera, with exposure meter built in

Leica M‑A – a traditional film camera without exposure meter, made in black chrome finish

Leica MP Black Paint – a traditional film camera with exposure meter, made in glossy black paint finish

Possibly the last camera you'll ever need

Leica Q Series

  • Full-frame compact camera with electronic viewfinder
  • 60 megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
  • Fixed 28mm or 43mm lens – with very fast f1,7 or f2 aperture
  • New state-of-the-art autofocus system (with manual focus option)
  • Up to 8K video recording
  • Tiltable back screen
  • Virtually silent operation
  • Weather-resistant with extremely robust built quality
  • IP52 Weather Sealing Certification
  • Timeless design
  • Made in Germany

Ideal for: Street photography, travel photography, or for newcomers to Leica who want an M-like experience but with the potential for auto-focus. This is the camera for anyone who travels light & fast, and who doesn't care for interchangeable lenses. Uncompromising image quality and the best optics on the planet. 

Starting at $7,350
19084 Leica Q3 43 left monitor open 1024x1024 jpg
The Pro Workhorse that's great for amateurs too

Leica SL System

  • Full-frame Mirrorless camera in Leica L-Mount
  • State-of-the-Art 24- or 60-megapixel BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • OLED viewfinder
  • Highest imaging performance for both stills and video
  • Advanced, hybrid autofocus system
  • The most versatile lens mount (can accommodate almost any Leica lens ever made, as well as third-party L mount lenses)
  • Tiltable back screen
  • Virtually silent operation
  • Weather-resistant with extremely robust built quality
  • IP54 Weather Sealing Certification
  • Timeless design
  • Made in Germany

Ideal for: All photography types, in and out of the studio. The SL System covers almost anything anyone could want to do with a camera, and they are field tested in the world's harshest environments. This is the pinnacle of technological innovation in photography. and, as always, the very best optics on the planet. 

Starting at $5,665
SL3 Sweb 1024x1024 jpg
The perfect travel companion

Leica D-Lux 8

  • Leica design & user interface, similar to the M and Q cameras
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 4/3” CMOS sensor 21 megapixel (17mp effective)
  • 4K video
  • 24-75mm zoom with super-fast f1,7 lens
  • Adobe DNG RAW file format
  • On-camera flash included
  • Virtually silent operation
  • Weather-resistant with extremely robust built quality

Ideal for: Travel or street photography, all photographic styles, and newcomers to Leica. The smallest Leica, the D-Lux 8 is light & fast, convenient & powerful. Fantastic image quality from a pocketable camera.

$1,915
D lux 8 1
Analog meets Digital

Leica SOFORT 2

  • Two shutter release positions for ease of selfie, landscapes and portraits
  • Ten lens effects & ten film styles, as well as macro mode
  • Easy menu in the Leica style
  • Leica FOTOS integration with the option to save Sofort images
  • Print any image on the spot!
  • The most stylish choice for instant photos

Ideal for: Travel photography and lifestyle images. For anyone who wants to use a Leica in the most simple and easy fashion. Perfect for parties or holiday celebrations, and for every day photography!

$399
Sofort 4

See What Leica Can Do

The Rangefinder Gallery @ Tamarkin Camera

Experience stunning Leica photography in our dedicated gallery space

Why Choose Tamarkin Camera?

50+ Years Experience

A family business since 1971, we're proud to be Leica Ambassadors to the world. There's no shopping cart here because we like to get to know our clientele. Contact us and learn why we're the best. 

Expert Service

We offer the most extensive knowledge base and have used virtually every piece of Leica gear brought to market since 1925. Ask us – we’ll answer every Leica question you have.

Downtown Chicago

We are Chicago's Leica destination. 
Open to the public 
Monday-Friday 
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
No appointment needed. 

Ready to Start Your Leica Journey?

Go to top of page

Follow us

Sign Up for Updates, Deals & Specials!

Sign up to get our Tamarkin Camera Newsletter and be In The Know!