Chiyotax IIIF
The Chiyotax IIIF is a Japanese-made 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Chiyoda Shokai, built as a Leica-screw-mount copy in the style of the Leica III-series bodies that were widely cloned in post-war Japan.
Sales data for the Chiyotax IIIF is very thin, so any guide to what one is worth today must be treated with caution. The single recorded UK auction hammer result we hold is £600 in 2016, which gives an indication of saleroom-level value for a complete example but is not enough to establish a reliable price range in 2026.
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 | |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34730) Title: ChiyoTax Model Model-IIIF
Description:
rare Leica III copy, first model by Chiyotax Camera Company, in near mint condition with Simlar 3.5/5cm no.568324, ChiyoTax everready case Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Chiyotax IIIF worth today?
Evidence is limited to a single UK auction hammer price of £600 from 2016, so a current value cannot be stated with confidence; condition, completeness and the lens fitted will all materially affect what one sells for.
How much does a Chiyotax IIIF sell for at auction?
The only verified saleroom result in our data is £600 hammer; with so few comparable sales, buyers should treat that figure as a reference point rather than a firm market price.
Is the Chiyotax IIIF a Leica copy?
Yes — it is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder built in the Leica-screw-mount tradition, one of many such cameras produced in Japan in the early post-war period.