Leica

Explore 11 Leica vintage camera models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.

Models

Compact

AF-C1 — Leica’s first point-and-shoot, autofocus, and auto-exposure camera—built around a rebadged Minolta with a red dot.
C-Lux — Leica C-Lux (2018) – A 20MP compact with 24-360mm zoom, rebadged from Panasonic. Priced at $1,050, now a curious collectible.
C-Lux 1 — A 6-megapixel digital compact camera, released in 2006 as Leica’s first collaboration with Panasonic.
C-Lux 2 — A digital compact camera with a 3.6x optical zoom lens and 7.2-megapixel (approximate) CCD sensor, produced in white or black finishes.
C-Lux 3 — A compact digital camera released in 2008 with a 10.1 MP sensor and 5x zoom lens, produced until 2012.
D-Lux — Digital compact camera introduced in 2014, based on a Panasonic design and sold under the Leica brand.
D-Lux 2 — A compact digital point-and-shoot camera with an 8.4MP sensor and 28–110mm equivalent zoom lens, released in 2005.
D-Lux 3 — Leica D-Lux 3 (2006) compact camera with 10MP, 28-112mm lens, and Leica optics—praised for design, plagued by reliability.
D-Lux 4 — Leica D-Lux 4 (2008) compact digital camera with 24–60mm f/2.0 lens and 10.1MP sensor — a premium rebadge of the Panasonic LX3, known for image quality and reliability quirks.
D-Lux 5 — A digital compact camera released from 2010 to 2012, featuring a 24–90mm equivalent f/2.0–f/3.3 ASPH lens and a full Lightroom licence.
D-Lux 6 — A digital compact camera with a fast f/1.4–2.3 lens and improved low-light performance over its predecessor.
D-Lux 7 — A compact digital camera co-developed with Panasonic, released in 2020 as a premium sibling to the LX100 II.
Digilux
Digilux 1 — A digital point-and-shoot camera released in 2002, developed in partnership with Panasonic.
Digilux 2 — A 5-megapixel digital camera with a and magnesium body, introduced in December 2003.
Digilux 3 — A single-lens reflex digital camera built around a Four Thirds format sensor, marking Leica’s first DSLR system dedicated entirely to digital photography.
Digilux Zoom — A compact digital point-and-shoot camera, among the first in Leica’s early digital lineup.
Mini — A simple fixed-lens camera with a 35mm f/3.5 Elmar lens and compact film loading
Mini II — A compact 35mm point-and-shoot with a Leica-branded lens and fully automatic exposure, made in Japan during a brief collaboration era.
Mini III — A compact 35mm point-and-shoot film camera notable for its sleek design and fixed Leica Summar lens.
Mini Zoom — A 35mm compact rangefinder point-and-shoot camera made in Japan for Leica, featuring a fixed Vario Elmar zoom lens and infrared autofocus.
Minilux (1995-2007) — A titanium-clad 35mm compact camera with a Leica Summarit 40mm f/2.4 lens, made in Japan.
Minilux Zoom — A 35mm point-and-shoot compact camera produced by Leica for a decade, blending minimalist design with reliable film automation.
Q-P — A compact camera offering the full capabilities of the standard Q in a discreet, logo-free design
V-Lux 1 — A bridge camera released in 2006, based on the Panasonic DMC-FZ50, featuring a 10.1MP CCD sensor and 35–420mm equivalent 12x optical zoom lens.
V-Lux 2 — A digital bridge camera with a 25–600mm lens and HD video, presented at Photokina 2010 as a follow-up to its predecessor.
V-Lux 20 — A bridge-style digital camera with 12.1 MP resolution, a 25–300mm lens, and HD video with GPS tagging.
V-Lux 4 — A digital compact camera with a 24x super-tele-zoom lens and 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, announced in September 2012.
X Vario — A digital compact camera combining an APS-C sensor with a built-in zoom lens, announced in 2013.
Z2X — A fully automatic 35mm compact film camera with a 35–70mm Vario-Elmar zoom lens, produced in limited annual runs

Digital

X1 (2009) — A compact digital camera with an APS-C sensor and fixed 36mm-equivalent lens, built for precision and portability.

Digital Rangefinder

M9 (2009-2012) — Leica M9 (2009–2012) — 18.5MP full-frame CCD rangefinder with all-metal body. Prized for image quality, haunted by sensor corrosion.

Rangefinder

IIf — The Leica IIf — vintage camera equipment. Specifications, history, and review.
IIIa — A 35mm screw-mount rangefinder camera introduced in 1935 as Leica’s top-of-the-line model, featuring a 1/1000 sec shutter speed and high-magnification
IIIc — A 35mm rangefinder camera with screw mount, built in Wetzlar, Germany, featuring a long-base coupled rangefinder and knob wind film advance.
IIIf (1950–1957) — The Leica IIIf is the final evolution of the Leica Barnack screw-mount rangefinder series, representing the culmination of pre-bayonet 35mm rangefinder
IIIg (1957-1960) — The Leica IIIg is the final evolution of Leica’s legendary line of screw-mount (M39) rangefinder cameras, marking the end of an era in 35mm photography
Leitz Minolta CL — A compact M-mount rangefinder co-designed by Leitz and Minolta, built by Minolta, and notable for its vertically traveling shutter and true spot metering.
M Edition 60 — A limited stainless steel digital rangefinder celebrating the M 240, built for dedicated digital shooters.
M-E — A digital rangefinder camera built on the M9 platform, stripped of select features to offer a lower-priced alternative in anthracite grey.
M-Monochrom — Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) (2015–2020): 24MP full-frame monochrome rangefinder with no color filter array—built for purist black-and-white photography.
M1 (1959–1964) — The Leica M1 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Ernst Leitz GmbH from 1959 to 1964. It is a simplified variant of the Leica M3, distinguished
M10 — Leica M10 (2017) — 24MP digital rangefinder, 660g, no video. A modern homage to the M6 with film-era handling and a $6,500 price tag.
M10 Monochrom — A digital rangefinder camera with a dedicated black-and-white sensor, released in January 2020 as the monochrome version of the M10-P.
M10-D — A digital rangefinder designed for an analog-like experience, lacking a rear LCD and emphasizing mechanical handling.
M10-P — A digital rangefinder camera with a quiet shutter and stealth design, announced in 2018 as a refined variant of the M10.
M10-R — A digital rangefinder camera with a high-resolution sensor, introduced as part of the Leica M10 series.
M11 Monochrom — A digital rangefinder camera built exclusively for black-and-white photography, announced in April 2023.
M11-P — Leica M11-P (2023) digital rangefinder with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB storage, and CAI metadata. At $9,195, it's Leica's quietest milestone.
M2 (1958-1967) — The Leica M2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Ernst Leitz GmbH from 1958 to 1967. Designed as a refined alternative to the flagship M3, the M2
M3 (1954-1966) — The Leica M3 is a landmark 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Ernst Leitz GmbH in 1954, marking the debut of the M-mount system that would define
M4 (1967-1975) — The Leica M4 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Ernst Leitz GmbH in 1967 as a significant evolution of the M3, designed to improve film loading
M4-2 (1977–1981) — Designed as a transitional model between the M4 and the later M4-P, the M4-2 refined the mechanical reliability and b.... Full specifications and review.
M4-P (1980-1986) — A refined and simplified successor to the M4 and M4-2, the M4-P was engineered for durability, precision, and long-te.... Full specifications and review.
M5 (1971-1975) — The Leica M5 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Ernst Leitz GmbH from 1971 to 1975. It represents a significant, albeit controversial, departure
M6 (1984–1998) — The Leica M6 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1984 as the first metered Leica M-series camera with through-the-lens (TTL) center-weighted light
M7 (2002-2018) — A 35mm rangefinder system camera with electronic TTL metering and aperture-priority automation, produced by Leica AG in Germany.
M9-P — A digital rangefinder camera identical in function to the M9, with sapphire glass LCD cover and refined styling.
MD-2 — A 35mm film camera with no viewfinder or rangefinder, built for zone focusing and mechanical simplicity

Slr

Leicaflex SL — A 35mm SLR camera produced by Leica from 1968 to 1974, featuring a horizontal cloth focal-plane shutter and TTL metering powered by a mercury battery.
Leicaflex SL2 — A 35mm SLR camera and the final model in the Leicaflex line before the transition to the R-system.
M6 TTL — A mechanical rangefinder camera with TTL flash control and an advanced LED metering display.
R4s — A simplified 35mm SLR introduced to improve sales after early electronic issues with the R4.
R8 (1996-2002) — The Leica R8 is a professional-grade 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1996 as the first completely new design in Leica’s R-series line
SL — A full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced by Leica Camera AG in 2015 as the first model in the SL-System.
SL2-S — It features a 24-megapixel CMOS or CMOS-BSI sensor and supports both automatic and manual focusing, with three operating modes and four metering methods
SL3 — Leica SL3 (2024) – 60MP full-frame mirrorless camera with 8K video, IBIS, and Maestro IV processor. Launched at $6,995, now $7,485.

Other Models

Leica — Vintage Camera — Explore 11 Leica vintage camera models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.
100mm — A high-performance macro lens for the Leica R system, designed for 1:1 reproduction with optical precision
10371 — A purely mechanical 35 mm rangefinder camera introduced in 2014 as a modern homage to classic Leica design.
11088 — A compact prime wide-angle lens for Leica TL and SL mirrorless camera systems.
11136 — A pre-aspherical 90mm f/2 M-mount prime lens, known for its classic rendering and solid build.
11309 — A 35mm f/2 camera lens for Leica M mount, produced in multiple years and combining 2nd and 3rd versions of the Summicron design.
11807 — A 90mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-series rangefinder cameras, produced from 1990 to 2008.
11819 — A manual focus 50mm f/2 M-mount lens, part of Leica’s 70 Years Anniversary Edition, made in Canada with a focusing tab and no built-in hood.
11826 — A standard M-mount lens with 50mm focal length and f/2 maximum aperture, featuring 6-bit coding and a built-in hood.
135/2.8 — A telephoto prime lens for Leica rangefinder and SLR systems, produced in both M and R mounts
135mm — A manual-focus telephoto prime lens made by Leica, available in multiple versions including the f/2.8 Elmarit and f/4.5 Hektor.
180mm — A telephoto lens for the Leica R system, known for apochromatic correction and sharp performance from f/3.4 onward.
19mm — A wide-angle prime lens noted for its expansive field of view and distinct optical character.
250mm — A long-focus lens for Leicaflex SL cameras, known for its f/4 maximum aperture and use in combination with auto stop-down systems.
28-70mm — A zoom lens for Leica R-series SLR cameras with integrated ROM communication.
28mm — A compact wide-angle lens for Leica M-series rangefinders, introduced in 2006 with aspherical correction.
35-70mm — Leica 35-70mm Vario-Elmarit-R f/2.8 ASPH (1998) — rare 1050g R-mount zoom, ~$12,000 collectible
40mm — A compact, high-contrast 40mm prime lens made specifically for the Leica CL rangefinder camera.
500mm — A manual-focus reflex mirror lens for the Leica R system, produced in Japan with a compact 3-cam design.
50MM — Leica 50MM (1961–2004) — SUMMILUX f/1.4 lens at 301g, 43mm filter, 1m focus. Iconic street photography glass.
5cm — Leica 5cm lenses (1930–1960) — from the foundational Elmar to the radioactive Summicron. Explore specs, history, and why the front element is soft as chalk.
60mm — A manual focus macro lens designed for detailed close-ups and portrait work, used by photojournalists and filmmakers alike.
90mm — Leica 90mm lenses (1958–today) — from Canadian-built SUMMICRON to APO-Summicron-M ASPH. Explore specs, collectibility, and why the 1958 f/2 is both hated and sharp.
9cm — A collapsible 90mm f/4 screw-mount lens from Leica, part of the historic Elmar series.
AF-C1 — Leica’s first point-and-shoot, autofocus, and auto-exposure camera—built around a rebadged Minolta with a red dot.
C-Lux — Leica C-Lux (2018) – A 20MP compact with 24-360mm zoom, rebadged from Panasonic. Priced at $1,050, now a curious collectible.
C-Lux 1 — A 6-megapixel digital compact camera, released in 2006 as Leica’s first collaboration with Panasonic.
C-Lux 2 — A digital compact camera with a 3.6x optical zoom lens and 7.2-megapixel (approximate) CCD sensor, produced in white or black finishes.
C-Lux 3 — A compact digital camera released in 2008 with a 10.1 MP sensor and 5x zoom lens, produced until 2012.
D-Lux — Digital compact camera introduced in 2014, based on a Panasonic design and sold under the Leica brand.
D-Lux 2 — A compact digital point-and-shoot camera with an 8.4MP sensor and 28–110mm equivalent zoom lens, released in 2005.
D-Lux 3 — Leica D-Lux 3 (2006) compact camera with 10MP, 28-112mm lens, and Leica optics—praised for design, plagued by reliability.
D-Lux 4 — Leica D-Lux 4 (2008) compact digital camera with 24–60mm f/2.0 lens and 10.1MP sensor — a premium rebadge of the Panasonic LX3, known for image quality and reliability quirks.
D-Lux 5 — A digital compact camera released from 2010 to 2012, featuring a 24–90mm equivalent f/2.0–f/3.3 ASPH lens and a full Lightroom licence.
D-Lux 6 — A digital compact camera with a fast f/1.4–2.3 lens and improved low-light performance over its predecessor.
D-Lux 7 — A compact digital camera co-developed with Panasonic, released in 2020 as a premium sibling to the LX100 II.
Digilux
Digilux 1 — A digital point-and-shoot camera released in 2002, developed in partnership with Panasonic.
Digilux 2 — A 5-megapixel digital camera with a and magnesium body, introduced in December 2003.
Digilux 3 — A single-lens reflex digital camera built around a Four Thirds format sensor, marking Leica’s first DSLR system dedicated entirely to digital photography.
Digilux Zoom — A compact digital point-and-shoot camera, among the first in Leica’s early digital lineup.
IIf — The Leica IIf — vintage camera equipment. Specifications, history, and review.
III — Leica III (1933–1939) — 35mm screw-mount rangefinder with 1–1/500 sec shutter. The evolution of the Barnack design, valued at $300–$1300 today.
IIIa — A 35mm screw-mount rangefinder camera introduced in 1935 as Leica’s top-of-the-line model, featuring a 1/1000 sec shutter speed and high-magnification
IIIc — A 35mm rangefinder camera with screw mount, built in Wetzlar, Germany, featuring a long-base coupled rangefinder and knob wind film advance.
IIIf (1950–1957) — The Leica IIIf is the final evolution of the Leica Barnack screw-mount rangefinder series, representing the culmination of pre-bayonet 35mm rangefinder
IIIg (1957-1960) — The Leica IIIg is the final evolution of Leica’s legendary line of screw-mount (M39) rangefinder cameras, marking the end of an era in 35mm photography
Leicaflex SL — A 35mm SLR camera produced by Leica from 1968 to 1974, featuring a horizontal cloth focal-plane shutter and TTL metering powered by a mercury battery.
Leicaflex SL2 — A 35mm SLR camera and the final model in the Leicaflex line before the transition to the R-system.
Leitz Minolta CL — A compact M-mount rangefinder co-designed by Leitz and Minolta, built by Minolta, and notable for its vertically traveling shutter and true spot metering.
M Edition 60 — A limited stainless steel digital rangefinder celebrating the M 240, built for dedicated digital shooters.
M-E — A digital rangefinder camera built on the M9 platform, stripped of select features to offer a lower-priced alternative in anthracite grey.
M-Monochrom — Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) (2015–2020): 24MP full-frame monochrome rangefinder with no color filter array—built for purist black-and-white photography.
M1 (1959–1964) — The Leica M1 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Ernst Leitz GmbH from 1959 to 1964. It is a simplified variant of the Leica M3, distinguished
M10 — Leica M10 (2017) — 24MP digital rangefinder, 660g, no video. A modern homage to the M6 with film-era handling and a $6,500 price tag.
M10 Monochrom — A digital rangefinder camera with a dedicated black-and-white sensor, released in January 2020 as the monochrome version of the M10-P.
M10-D — A digital rangefinder designed for an analog-like experience, lacking a rear LCD and emphasizing mechanical handling.
M10-P — A digital rangefinder camera with a quiet shutter and stealth design, announced in 2018 as a refined variant of the M10.
M10-R — A digital rangefinder camera with a high-resolution sensor, introduced as part of the Leica M10 series.
M11 Monochrom — A digital rangefinder camera built exclusively for black-and-white photography, announced in April 2023.
M11-D — A digital rangefinder camera without a screen, released in September 2024 as a minimalist variant of the Leica M11 series.
M11-P — Leica M11-P (2023) digital rangefinder with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB storage, and CAI metadata. At $9,195, it's Leica's quietest milestone.
M2 (1958-1967) — The Leica M2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Ernst Leitz GmbH from 1958 to 1967. Designed as a refined alternative to the flagship M3, the M2
M3 (1954-1966) — The Leica M3 is a landmark 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Ernst Leitz GmbH in 1954, marking the debut of the M-mount system that would define
M39 — A threaded lens mount standard used on Leica rangefinder cameras, also known as Leica Screw Mount or LTM.
M4 (1967-1975) — The Leica M4 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Ernst Leitz GmbH in 1967 as a significant evolution of the M3, designed to improve film loading
M4-2 (1977–1981) — Designed as a transitional model between the M4 and the later M4-P, the M4-2 refined the mechanical reliability and b.... Full specifications and review.
M4-P (1980-1986) — A refined and simplified successor to the M4 and M4-2, the M4-P was engineered for durability, precision, and long-te.... Full specifications and review.
M5 (1971-1975) — The Leica M5 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Ernst Leitz GmbH from 1971 to 1975. It represents a significant, albeit controversial, departure
M6 (1984–1998) — The Leica M6 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1984 as the first metered Leica M-series camera with through-the-lens (TTL) center-weighted light
M6 TTL — A mechanical rangefinder camera with TTL flash control and an advanced LED metering display.
M7 (2002-2018) — A 35mm rangefinder system camera with electronic TTL metering and aperture-priority automation, produced by Leica AG in Germany.
M8.2 — A digital rangefinder camera released in 2008 as an updated version of the Leica M8.
M9 (2009-2012) — Leica M9 (2009–2012) — 18.5MP full-frame CCD rangefinder with all-metal body. Prized for image quality, haunted by sensor corrosion.
M9-P — A digital rangefinder camera identical in function to the M9, with sapphire glass LCD cover and refined styling.
MD-2 — A 35mm film camera with no viewfinder or rangefinder, built for zone focusing and mechanical simplicity
Mini — A simple fixed-lens camera with a 35mm f/3.5 Elmar lens and compact film loading
Mini II — A compact 35mm point-and-shoot with a Leica-branded lens and fully automatic exposure, made in Japan during a brief collaboration era.
Mini III — A compact 35mm point-and-shoot film camera notable for its sleek design and fixed Leica Summar lens.
Mini Zoom — A 35mm compact rangefinder point-and-shoot camera made in Japan for Leica, featuring a fixed Vario Elmar zoom lens and infrared autofocus.
Minilux (1995-2007) — A titanium-clad 35mm compact camera with a Leica Summarit 40mm f/2.4 lens, made in Japan.
Minilux Zoom — A 35mm point-and-shoot compact camera produced by Leica for a decade, blending minimalist design with reliable film automation.
Q-P — A compact camera offering the full capabilities of the standard Q in a discreet, logo-free design
R4s — A simplified 35mm SLR introduced to improve sales after early electronic issues with the R4.
R8 (1996-2002) — The Leica R8 is a professional-grade 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1996 as the first completely new design in Leica’s R-series line
SL — A full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced by Leica Camera AG in 2015 as the first model in the SL-System.
SL2-S — It features a 24-megapixel CMOS or CMOS-BSI sensor and supports both automatic and manual focusing, with three operating modes and four metering methods
SL3 — Leica SL3 (2024) – 60MP full-frame mirrorless camera with 8K video, IBIS, and Maestro IV processor. Launched at $6,995, now $7,485.
V-Lux 1 — A bridge camera released in 2006, based on the Panasonic DMC-FZ50, featuring a 10.1MP CCD sensor and 35–420mm equivalent 12x optical zoom lens.
V-Lux 2 — A digital bridge camera with a 25–600mm lens and HD video, presented at Photokina 2010 as a follow-up to its predecessor.
V-Lux 20 — A bridge-style digital camera with 12.1 MP resolution, a 25–300mm lens, and HD video with GPS tagging.
V-Lux 4 — A digital compact camera with a 24x super-tele-zoom lens and 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, announced in September 2012.
X Vario — A digital compact camera combining an APS-C sensor with a built-in zoom lens, announced in 2013.
X1 (2009) — A compact digital camera with an APS-C sensor and fixed 36mm-equivalent lens, built for precision and portability.
Z2X — A fully automatic 35mm compact film camera with a 35–70mm Vario-Elmar zoom lens, produced in limited annual runs