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Angenieux 45-90mm f2.8

The Angenieux 45-90mm f/2.8 is a fast standard-range zoom built by the French optical maker Angenieux for the Leica R bayonet, sitting in the upper tier of manual-focus SLR zooms from that era. It pairs a constant f/2.8 aperture across the full 2x range with the rendering character Angenieux is known for, and was aimed at photographers wanting a single high-grade lens to cover the wide-normal-to-short-telephoto range.

The two UK saleroom records on file span £650 (2008) and £1,100 (2017), giving a median around £875 — but with only a pair of dated hammer prices and no recent results, the value of an Angenieux 45-90mm f/2.8 is hard to pin down precisely heading into 2026. Both figures are auction hammer results from UK rooms, so they reflect wholesale levels rather than dealer retail asking prices, and a clean, fungus-free copy with a working Leica R mount would be expected to sell for at the upper end of that band today.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Nov 2024 £600 Flints Auctions
May 2022 £938 Flints Auctions
Nov 2017 USD 1,100 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Jun 2015 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 420 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Jul 2006 £420 Christie's
Nov 2004 EUR 401 Leitz Auction
Dec 2003 £411 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Angenieux 45-90mm f/2.8 worth at UK auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices range from £650 to £1,100, with a median around £875, though both data points are several years old and clean copies today tend to sell for the higher end of that range.

How much does an Angenieux 45-90mm f/2.8 sell for compared to other Leica R zooms?

With limited recent data, the typical price sits in four figures at hammer for a clean working example, reflecting its scarcity and the constant f/2.8 aperture across the zoom range.

What faults most affect the value of this lens?

Fungus, internal haze, oil on the aperture blades and any element separation are the main issues that cut the price; smooth zoom and focus action and a clean Leica R mount support the upper end of the auction range.

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