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Leitz 80mm f/1.4 Summilux-R

The Leitz 80mm f/1.4 Summilux-R is a fast short-telephoto prime designed for the Leica R series of SLR bodies, using the R bayonet mount. Built primarily for portraiture and low-light work, it combines a classic 80mm focal length with a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, and is widely regarded as one of the signature fast lenses of the Leica reflex system.

At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the 80mm Summilux-R have ranged from around £650 at the low end to £2,600 for an exceptional example, with most clean copies selling for roughly £1,000 to £1,400 — so a median saleroom result sits close to £1,000. As of 2026 the lens remains sought-after, and condition and completeness (caps, hood, original box) drive much of the spread; rough or hazy examples sell for well under £1,000, while mint, late-production copies are what push a Summilux-R 80 towards the top of that auction range. Remember these are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail asking prices, so dealer-listed examples will typically be higher.

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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
Oct 2024 £950 Harper Field Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2022 EUR 3,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2019 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2015 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 950 Leitz Auction

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