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Leica R6

The Leitz/Leica R6 is a mechanical 35mm SLR using the Leica R bayonet mount, introduced in the late 1980s as a manually controlled body with a battery-powered TTL meter. It was positioned as the professional manual alternative to the electronic R-series bodies, aimed at photographers who wanted shutter operation independent of battery power.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the R6 have spanned roughly £190–£700, with a median around £300 as of today in 2026. These are saleroom results — wholesale levels achieved before premiums — so the body alone is worth noticeably less than dealer retail, and a clean working example typically sells for £250–£450 while the rarer Platinum 150 Years edition lifts the top of the range.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
black — — 7 £110 – £700
Cut-away — — 0 —
Platinum — — 0 —
Platinum 150 Years — — 0 —
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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 25 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 15 August 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 EUR 649 £556 🇪🇺 eBay black
Jul 2026 EUR 729 £623 🇪🇺 eBay black
Jun 2026 EUR 308 £266 🇪🇺 eBay black
Jun 2026 EUR 500 £432 🇪🇺 eBay black
Apr 2026 £400 £320 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2026 £325 £260 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Mar 2026 £140 £140 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Nov 2024 EUR 800 £667 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2024 £475 £380 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2024 £288 £230 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Oct 2024 £200 £200 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions —
Apr 2024 £700 £700 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services black
Apr 2024 £190 £190 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Apr 2023 £138 £110 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions black
Apr 2023 £162 £130 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2023 £250 £250 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services black
Nov 2021 £620 £500 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2019 EUR 750 £643 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jan 2017 £150 £150 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Jan 2017 £400 £400 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Dec 2003 £352 £300 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Dec 2003 £329 £280 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2003 £329 £280 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2002 £446 £380 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2002 £564 £480 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Leica R6 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices put the value between about £190 and £700, with typical clean examples selling for £250–£450.

How much does a Leitz R6 sell for at auction?

Standard black bodies have fetched roughly £190–£330 at hammer, while exceptional or special-edition examples have reached £700.

Does the Platinum 150 Years edition command a higher price?

Yes — the commemorative Platinum 150 Years variant trades above the standard black body, reflecting its limited status among Leitz collectors.

Is the R6 battery-dependent?

No for shutter operation — the shutter is mechanical — but a battery is needed for the TTL meter to function.

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