Leitz AF-C1
The Leitz AF-C1 is a 35mm autofocus compact camera introduced in the late 1980s. It sat in Leitz's compact line rather than the M rangefinder range, aimed at buyers who wanted a point-and-shoot carrying the Leitz name.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the AF-C1 have clustered tightly: the two recorded saleroom results both landed at £80, giving a median of £80 and a very narrow observed range. Because these are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail asking prices, dealer-listed examples today typically carry a premium over what the camera sells for at auction, and condition of the electronics and shutter will swing the value more than cosmetics.
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.
Prices updated: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £80 | pedia_sales_londoncamera | |
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Auction: FINE PHOTOGRAPHICA HI FI AUDIO EQUIPMENT WATCHES & JEWELLERY BRONZE Archives (Lot 64) Title: Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera 1:2.8/40 1:5.6/80
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Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera 1:2.8/40 1:5.6/80 |
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| Sep 2025 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 210) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G, powers up, shutter fires, Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price. |
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| Sep 2025 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 212) Title: A Pair of Leica AF-C1 Compact Cameras
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black, bodies G, power up, shutters fire, Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price. |
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| Sep 2025 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 211) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G, powers up, shutter fires, motor slightly noisy, has data back. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer |
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| Feb 2025 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 161) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Automatic Camera
Description:
black, body G, powers up, fires, advances, flash not working. |
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| Jun 2024 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 151) Title: A Leica AF C1 35mm Automatic Camera
Description:
black, serial number 34105126, body VG, shutter works and takes a picture, flash not working, tele mode retracts when shutter pressed, comes with |
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| Oct 2023 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 425) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera
Description:
SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - Serial number has changed to 33107715 A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera, serial no 33107715, powers up, shutter working, flash |
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| Apr 2023 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 200) Title: A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera
Description:
A Leica AF-C1 Compact Camera, serial no 34116248, made in Japan, powers up, shutter working, flash working, self-timer working, body G-VG, elements G- |
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| Sep 2004 | £35 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 191) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 34201598
Description:
Leica AF-C1 no. 34201598 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Sep 2003 | £47 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 134) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 33103198
Description:
Leica AF-C1 no. 33103198 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Jun 1998 | £80 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 410) Title: Leica AF-C1 no. 76301542
Description:
Leica AF-C1 no. 76301542 Estimate: £20 - £180 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz AF-C1 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results put the value at around £80, based on the two sales on record.
How much does a Leitz AF-C1 sell for at auction?
Both tracked UK auction sales closed at £80, so the current auction price sits at that level for a working example.
Is the Leitz AF-C1 a good buy at this price?
At an £80 hammer price it is an affordable way into a Leitz-branded 35mm compact, provided the autofocus and shutter test cleanly before purchase.