Leica R-E
Leica reflex
The Leica R-E typically sells for £207 (median of 30 recorded sales, 1998–2026; solid evidence, version mix).
median of 30 sales, 1998–2026
last 3 years: £180 (15 sales)
Middle half of sales: £125–£315
Price by version
Typical price and middle half, on one shared scale.
Not in the typical price
Listed apart, never blended in.
Over time
Every sale since 1998; no trend line.
Latest sales All 31 →
What it is
{"overview":"The Leitz\/Leica R-E is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera using the Leica R bayonet mount, introduced in 1990 as a simplified, lower-cost entry point into the R system. Inspect the light seals, mirror foam and bayonet for wear, and confirm the film-advance and rewind are smooth.
Generated summary, 21 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
Does the Olympia or Pro 28 variant add value?
Complete sets of the Olympia (1992) or Pro 28 special set generally command a premium over a plain R-E body, particularly when original packaging and paperwork are present.
Why do R-E prices vary so widely?
The price range reflects condition and completeness — working electronics, clean cosmetics and original accessories push values toward the top of the range, while faults or missing items drop them sharply.
Facts
- Maker
- Leica
- Type
- Leica reflex
- Sales in the typical price
- 30
- First sale
- 9 Jul 1998
- Latest sale
- 8 Aug 2026
- Median
- £207
- Middle half
- £125–£315
- Evidence
- Solid · version mix
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Leica R-E: typical sale price £207, the median of 30 recorded sales, 1998–2026, middle half £125–£315 (Solid, method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/l/leica/r-e/