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Leitz 15mm f/8 Hologon-M

The Leitz 15mm f/8 Hologon-M is an ultra-wide-angle lens for the Leica M bayonet rangefinder system, engineered to cover extreme angles of view at a fixed f/8 aperture. It is one of the rarest and most specialised optics offered for the M mount, typically used for architectural and interior work where its near-rectilinear rendering and very deep depth of field are prized.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Hologon-M have ranged from £4,600 (1998) up to £15,000 (June 2021), with a more typical 2021 result of £8,000 — giving a median around £7,250 from the four recorded sales. These are saleroom wholesale levels rather than dealer retail, so clean, complete examples with the original centre filter and finder tend to sell for noticeably more than stripped bodies. As of 2026 the lens remains thinly traded, meaning a single strong bidder can move the price well above the long-run average, as the 2021 high demonstrates.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Nov 2021 EUR 8,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2021 EUR 15,000 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 11,000 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 6,500 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 6,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £4,600 Christie's

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