Leica M2-M

Leica M mount

The Leica M2-M typically sells for £1,966 (median of 16 recorded sales, 1998–2026; fair evidence).

Typical sale price
£1,966

median of 16 sales, 1998–2026

Fair
£1k£2k£5k

Middle half of sales: £1,757–£2,529

Which version was it?
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Hammer prices, buyer’s premium removed; eBay as soldHow ↗

Price by version

Typical price and middle half, on one shared scale.

Over time

£1k£2k£5k200020102020

Every sale since 1998; no trend line.

Latest sales All 16 →

What it is

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Generated summary, 23 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.

Versions and how to tell them apart

Other M2s

Questions

Why does the M2-M price vary so much?

The M2-M was made in small numbers, so value is highly sensitive to condition, originality and whether the matching motor drive is included; exceptional, complete sets sell for multiples of a plain body.

How much does a Leitz M2-M sell for compared to a standard M2?

The M2-M consistently commands a significant premium over a standard M2 at auction because of its limited production and motor-drive capability.

Facts

Maker
Leica
Type
Leica M mount
Sales in the typical price
16
First sale
11 Jun 1998
Latest sale
19 May 2026
Median
£1,966
Middle half
£1,757–£2,529
Evidence
Fair
Method
v1

Cite this page

“Leica M2-M: typical sale price £1,966, the median of 16 recorded sales, 1998–2026, middle half £1,757–£2,529 (Fair, method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/l/leica/m2-m/

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