The intersection of history, engineering, and art
at Chicago’s Leica Boutique
TAMARKIN CAMERA
America’s Premier Leica Specialist
Since 1971
German Engineering
Precision craftsmanship and legendary build quality
100+ Year Legacy
Inspiration, innovation, and ingenuity made to bear witness to the world around us
Uncompromising Quality
 The world's finest optics, delivering image quality that sets the global standard
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.
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.
Digital
Leica M11 Glossy Black Paint – in a shiny black enamel finish
Leica M11 Monochrom – for black-and-white photography only
Leica M11‑D – Leica M11 without LCD screen
Leica M11‑P – made in matte black, silver chrome, or Safari green finish
Leica M EV1 – 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
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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!
Experience stunning Leica photography in our dedicated gallery space
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.Â
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.Â
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