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Leica CL (2017)

The Leitz CL is a compact 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1973, developed jointly by Leitz and Minolta and sometimes referred to as the 'Compact Leica'. It uses the Leica M bayonet mount and was positioned as a smaller, lighter, more affordable entry to the M system, aimed at travellers and second-body users rather than professional reportage shooters.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Leitz CL have ranged from roughly £110 to £760, with a median around £600 for clean, working bodies. As of 2026, condition drives nearly everything: cosmetically tidy examples with a responsive meter and accurate rangefinder sit at the upper end of that range, while bodies with cosmetic wear or a dead meter sell for value prices well under £200. These are saleroom hammer results, not dealer retail, so what the CL is worth in private sale or shop windows tends to run noticeably higher.

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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.

Based on 17 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 12 August 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 £1,097 £1,097 🇬🇧 eBay —
Aug 2026 £1,017 £1,017 🇬🇧 eBay —
Aug 2026 EUR 650 £555 🇪🇺 eBay —
Jun 2026 EUR 1,000 £864 🇪🇺 eBay —
Jun 2025 £106 £85 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
May 2025 £400 £400 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Mar 2025 £756 £600 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions —
Jan 2025 £605 £480 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions —
Apr 2023 £650 £650 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Nov 2016 EUR 450 £391 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2013 EUR 500 £425 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2005 EUR 530 £360 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Dec 2003 £305 £260 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2003 EUR 469 £325 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2003 £352 £300 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2003 £493 £420 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2003 £470 £400 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Leitz CL worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices put the value of a Leitz CL body at roughly £110 to £760, with most working examples selling for around £400 to £650 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Leitz CL sell for at auction?

Clean, fully functional bodies typically sell for £600 or more at UK auction, while rough or non-working examples can sell for around £100 to £200.

Is the Leitz CL the same as the Leica CL?

Yes — the camera is marked 'Leitz' on earlier bodies and 'Leica' on later ones, but it is the same model, co-produced with Minolta and using the Leica M mount.

Does the meter still work on most examples?

A significant proportion of CL bodies on the used market have degraded or dead meters, which is the single biggest factor separating a £150 price from a £650 price, so always confirm meter response before buying.

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