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Leitz IIg

The Leitz IIg is a 35mm screw-mount rangefinder camera introduced in 1957 as the final model in the Leica II screw-mount line. It paired the compact L39 (LTM) body format with a brighter combined viewfinder/rangefinder featuring parallax-corrected bright-line framelines for 50mm and 90mm lenses, and was positioned at a lower price point than the contemporary M-series bayonet bodies.

UK saleroom data for the IIg is thin, but a hammer price of £3,000 was achieved at auction in November 2023, which gives a working reference for what a clean example is worth at wholesale level today. Because that figure represents a single auction-hammer result rather than a settled range, the realistic value in 2026 still depends heavily on cosmetic condition, originality and any accompanying lens. Buyers should expect retail dealer prices to sit meaningfully above that auction figure once commissions and margin are added.

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 2024

Date Price Source
May 2024 £2,500 Flints Auctions
Nov 2023 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leitz IIg worth at UK auction?

Recent UK auction data is limited to a single hammer result of £3,000 in November 2023, so that figure is the best available reference for current value rather than a settled market range.

How much does a Leitz IIg sell for today?

Based on the available auction record, a IIg sells for around £3,000 at hammer in clean, working condition, with price moving up or down depending on cosmetics, mechanical health and whether a period lens is included.

When was the Leitz IIg made?

The IIg was introduced in 1957 as the last screw-mount Leica II body, sold alongside the bayonet-mount M-series models.

What lens mount does the Leitz IIg use?

It uses the Leica 39mm screw thread (L39 / LTM), so it is not directly compatible with M-bayonet lenses without an adapter.