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Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8

The Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle rangefinder lens in Leica M bayonet mount, catalogue number 11134, produced from 1980 to 1997. Leitz introduced it to take over from the 21mm Super-Angulon, using an eight-element unsymmetrical arrangement that includes two cemented pairs. Unlike the deeply protruding Super-Angulon, it clears the meter arm of the Leica M5 and CL, so it suits owners of those bodies as well as later M cameras.

No UK auction hammer results are recorded for this lens in our sales history, so no price range or median can be stated here as of 2026. Buyers researching what a 21mm Elmarit-M is worth should track saleroom results directly, keeping in mind that hammer figures are wholesale levels that sit below dealer retail asking prices. Where variant premiums exist, they generally follow condition and completeness — hood, caps and matching 21mm viewfinder — rather than serial number alone.

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Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8
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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 24 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 5 September 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 £899 £899 🇬🇧 eBay —
Aug 2026 USD 2,535 £1,872 🇺🇸 eBay —
Jul 2026 USD 1,040 £778 🇺🇸 eBay —
Jun 2026 USD 1,040 £780 🇺🇸 eBay —
May 2026 EUR 900 £779 🇪🇺 eBay —
Apr 2025 £812 £650 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 21mm f/2.8 M
Nov 2024 £650 £520 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 21mm f/2.8 M
May 2024 £975 £780 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 21mm f/2.8 M
May 2023 £1,500 £1,200 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2023 £25 £20 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 21mm f/2.8 M
Jun 2022 EUR 8,000 £6,861 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
May 2020 £1,041 £850 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 21mm f/2.8 M
Oct 2019 £504 £420 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 21mm f/2.8 M
Mar 2018 EUR 750 £662 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
Mar 2018 EUR 650 £574 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
Jun 2017 EUR 1,000 £877 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
Nov 2016 EUR 700 £608 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
Nov 2016 EUR 700 £608 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
Feb 2016 £340 £340 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Feb 2014 £650 £650 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Dec 2009 EUR 1,500 £1,350 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
Feb 2006 £720 £600 🇬🇧 Christie's 21mm f/2.8 M
Nov 2004 EUR 938 £655 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 21mm f/2.8 M
Jun 1998 £1,035 £900 🇬🇧 Christie's 21mm f/2.8 M
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 worth?

We hold no UK auction records for this lens, so no verified value or hammer price can be quoted. Condition of the front element, the presence of the correct hood and finder, and which variant you have are the main factors that move the figure.

How much does a 21mm Elmarit-M sell for at auction?

There is no sales history on file for this model, so no realistic price range can be given. Auction hammer results, when they appear, sit below dealer retail because they exclude both buyer's and seller's commission.

What is the catalogue number for the Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8?

Catalogue number 11134 designates the Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8, and it is the reference collectors search by.

How do I tell an early Elmarit-M 21mm from a later one?

The earliest samples have a smaller front element, a mount front that does not bell out, and an E49 filter thread, while later lenses take E60. Early barrels also scale-focus down to 0.4m with a serrated focusing lever, replaced later by a finger-grip lever and a 0.7m minimum.

Does the 21mm Elmarit-M fit a Leica M5 or CL?

Yes. It was designed so that it does not interfere with the meter arm on either the M5 or the CL, which was a limitation of the Super-Angulon it replaced.

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