Leica AF-C1

Name: Leica AF-C1
Brand: Leica

The Leitz AF-C1 is a 35mm autofocus compact camera introduced in the late 1980s. It sat in Leitz's compact line rather than the M rangefinder range, aimed at buyers who wanted a point-and-shoot carrying the Leitz name.

At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the AF-C1 have clustered tightly: the two recorded saleroom results both landed at £80, giving a median of £80 and a very narrow observed range. Because these are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail asking prices, dealer-listed examples today typically carry a premium over what the camera sells for at auction, and condition of the electronics and shutter will swing the value more than cosmetics.

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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: August 2026

	Date	Price	Value GBP	Source
	Aug 2026	EUR 173	£148	🇪🇺 eBay
Title: working Leica AF-C1 with 40mm - 80mm optics - point & shoot camera Description: Mit Batterie getestet. Selbstauslöser und Blitz funktionieren. Eine LEICA AF-C1 mit 40mm / 80mm Objektiv. Jegliche Gewährleistung ist ausgeschlossen. Kaum Gebrauchsspuren. Location: Wetzlar, Germany
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	Jul 2026	£84	£84	🇬🇧 eBay
Title: Leica AF-C1 35mm Film Camera Full Working Order With Case & Manual. Description: Camera is in very good cosmetic condition, and all functions operate as intended. Have put an old roll of film in to test, and all working ok. Small amount of dust in viewfinder. Auto flash working. With Leica case, and instruction manual (not pictured). Battery included. UK only sale. Location: Bridgwater, United Kingdom
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	Jul 2026	EUR 249	£213	🇪🇺 eBay
Title: Leica AF-C1 Point & Shoot Compact 35mm Film Camera 2.8/40 5.6/80 Lens / Cased Description: Made in ---. Location: Warszawa, MAZOWIECKIE, Poland
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	Jan 2026	£106	£85	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 113) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact 35mm Camera Description: black, body VG, working, in maker's box, and leather case also in maker's box.
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	Nov 2025	£80	—	🇬🇧 pedia_sales_londoncamera
Auction: FINE PHOTOGRAPHICA HI FI AUDIO EQUIPMENT WATCHES & JEWELLERY BRONZE Archives (Lot 64) Title: Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera 1:2.8/40 1:5.6/80 Description: Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera 1:2.8/40 1:5.6/80
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	Oct 2025	£62	£50	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 95) Title: A Leica AF-C1 35mm Compact Camera Description: black, serial no.36204234, body VG, shutter working, shutter won't release in flash mode, flash fails to charge, likely capacitor issue, together (Qty: 1)
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	Sep 2025	£50	£40	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 211) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera Description: black, body G, powers up, shutter fires, motor slightly noisy, has data back. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer
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	Sep 2025	£188	£150	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 212) Title: A Pair of Leica AF-C1 Compact Cameras Description: black, bodies G, power up, shutters fire, Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.
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	Sep 2025	£94	£75	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 210) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera Description: black, body G, powers up, shutter fires, Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.
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	Feb 2025	£94	£75	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 161) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Automatic Camera Description: black, body G, powers up, fires, advances, flash not working.
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	Jun 2024	£125	£100	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 151) Title: A Leica AF C1 35mm Automatic Camera Description: black, serial number 34105126, body VG, shutter works and takes a picture, flash not working, tele mode retracts when shutter pressed, comes with
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	Oct 2023	£80	£80	🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 425) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera Description: SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - Serial number has changed to 33107715 A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera, serial no 33107715, powers up, shutter working, flash
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	Aug 2023	£100	£100	🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 18) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera Description: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G-VG, with 40-80mm f/2.8-5.6 lens, elements VG, with strap and
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	Aug 2023	£80	£80	🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 17) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera Description: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G-VG, with 40-80mm f/2.8-5.6 lens, elements VG
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	Jun 2023	£150	£120	🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 94) Title: A Leica AF-C1 35mm Compact Camera Description: IR 794330, black, serial no.34204698, with a f/2.8/5.6 40/80mm lens, tested as working, body VG, lens G, with Leica pouch and instructions
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	Apr 2023	£80	£80	🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 200) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera Description: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera, serial no 34116248, made in Japan, powers up, shutter working, flash working, self-timer working, body G-VG, elements G-
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	May 2005	£40	£40	🇬🇧 Bonhams
Auction: Mechanical Music, Police, Fire, Railwayana and Cameras (Lot 241) Title: Leica Af-C1 camera, No. 33101735 with an f2.8/40mm-f5.6/80mm lens, instruction booklet and warranty card in maker's box with a boxed ER case. (4) Description: No. 33101735 with an f2.8/40mm-f5.6/80mm lens, instruction booklet and warranty card in maker's box with a boxed ER case. (4) Estimate: £50 - £100
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	Sep 2004	£35	£29	🇬🇧 Christie's
Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 191) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 34201598 Description: Leica AF-C1 no. 34201598 black, with a Leica f/2.8-5.6 40-80mm. lens, instruction booklet and warranty card, in maker's box Estimate: £100 - £150
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	Dec 2003	£58	£49	🇬🇧 Christie's
Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 236) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 36204103 Description: Leica AF-C1 no. 36204103 black, with a f/2.8 40mm.-f/5.6 80mm. lens, instruction booklet and warranty card, in maker's box; an AF-C1 ever ready case in maker's box (2) Estimate: £50 - £100
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	Dec 2003	£41	£35	🇬🇧 Christie's
Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 235) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 34105126 Description: Leica AF-C1 no. 34105126 with a f/2.8 40mm.-f/5.6 80mm. lens, and instruction booklet, in maker's box; an AF-C1 ever ready case in maker's box (2) Estimate: £50 - £100
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	Sep 2003	£47	£40	🇬🇧 Christie's
Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 134) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 33103198 Description: Leica AF-C1 no. 33103198 black, with a f/2.8 40mm.-f/5.6 80mm. lens Estimate: £100 - £150
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	Jun 2001	£58	£49	🇬🇧 Christie's
Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 197) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 40102101 Description: Leica AF-C1 no. 40102101 with a f/2.8 40mm.-f/5.6 80mm. lens, in maker's box Estimate: £150 - £200
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	Jun 1998	£80	£70	🇬🇧 Christie's
Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 410) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 76301542 Description: Leica AF-C1 no. 76301542 with a f/2.8 40mm. lens guarantee card Estimate: £20 - £180
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