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.
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32848) Title: PA-Curtagon-R 4/35mm
Description:
mint Curtagon for Leica R with caps, leather case Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Sep 2005 | £180 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 17) Title: PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2499417
Description:
PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2499417 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2001 | £188 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 270) Title: PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2452392
Description:
PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2452392 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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