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Leitz 35mm f/4 PA Curtagon-R

The Leitz 35mm f/4 PA Curtagon-R is a perspective-adjustment (shift) wide-angle lens in Leica R bayonet mount, built for the Leicaflex and R-series SLR bodies. The 'PA' designation denotes its lateral shift mechanism, intended for architectural and product work where converging verticals need to be corrected in-camera. It is a specialist optic rather than a general-purpose 35mm.

At UK auction in recent years, hammer results for this lens have ranged from roughly £180 to £300, with a median around £188 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. The small sample and long span between results (2001 to 2015) means today's value for a clean, fully-functioning example is best anchored to the upper end of that range; cosmetically tired copies or ones with stiff shift mechanisms sell for noticeably less. As of 2026 the lens remains a niche collector's item, so what a PA Curtagon-R is worth depends heavily on the state of its shift tracks and glass.

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 2015 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £180 Christie's
Nov 2001 £188 Christie's