Leitz CM Zoom (prototype)
The Leitz CM Zoom (prototype) is a compact 35mm film camera built by Leica as a pre-production zoom variant of the CM compact line. As a prototype, it was never offered as a full retail product, which is the primary driver of its current collector value.
Hammer data for the CM Zoom (prototype) is extremely thin at saleroom level — a single UK auction record from 2013 sold for £500, so any statement of what one is worth today rests on that lone reference point. With no recent comparables in the auction market in 2026, a confident price range cannot be drawn; collectors typically price prototype Leitz bodies individually rather than by a published guide.
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: May 2013
| Date | Price | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10830) Title: Leica CM Zoom Prototype
Description:
prototype camera with sticker '2.nd Tooled Sample', without covering, no serial number, cap - the Leica CM was the final film compact camera by Leica - produced until 2006 Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz CM Zoom (prototype) worth today?
On the only UK auction record available, one sells for £500 at hammer (2013). With no further recent comparables, current value is best established through specialist Leica prototype dealers or auction estimates.
How much does a CM Zoom (prototype) sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK hammer price is £500. Prototype Leitz items are condition- and provenance-sensitive, so individual results can diverge significantly from that figure.
Why is the price data so limited?
The CM Zoom was a prototype rather than a production model, so very few examples exist and they rarely surface at public auction.