Leica Minilux Zoom
35mm compact
The Leica Minilux Zoom typically sells for £320 (median of 21 recorded sales, 2000–2026; fair evidence, version mix).
median of 21 sales, 2000–2026
last 3 years: £380 (11 sales)
Middle half of sales: £249–£380
Price by version
Typical price and middle half, on one shared scale.
Over time
Every sale since 2000; no trend line.
Latest sales All 21 →
What it is
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Generated summary, 24 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
Questions
How much does a Minilux Zoom sell for compared to the fixed-lens Minilux?
The Zoom version generally trades for less than the fixed 40mm Summarit Minilux, because collectors value the single focal-length Summarit optic more highly than the variable-aperture zoom.
Why does the price vary so much?
Value is highly condition-sensitive: a camera confirmed free of the E02 electronic fault commands a clear premium, while a body showing the error typically sells for parts-only money.
Is the Minilux Zoom a good buy in 2026?
It can be, but only if the seller demonstrates the camera powers up, meters and fires cleanly — an untested body is a gamble given how limited repair options have become.
Facts
- Maker
- Leica
- Type
- 35mm compact
- Sales in the typical price
- 21
- First sale
- 8 Jun 2000
- Latest sale
- 26 Aug 2026
- Median
- £320
- Middle half
- £249–£380
- Evidence
- Fair · version mix
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Leica Minilux Zoom: typical sale price £320, the median of 21 recorded sales, 2000–2026, middle half £249–£380 (Fair, method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/l/leica/minilux-zoom/