Leitz KE-28B
The Leitz KE-28B is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Leitz for military use. It is a specialised variant within the Leitz rangefinder lineage rather than a general consumer model.
Sales data for the KE-28B is extremely limited, with the only recorded UK auction hammer result reaching £930 in 2006. With so few wholesale saleroom data points, current values in 2026 cannot be reliably stated, though scarcity and military-issue provenance typically support strong prices when examples surface at auction. Buyers asking what a KE-28B is worth today should treat any single figure as indicative only.
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 2006
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| May 2006 | EUR 930 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26446) Title: J.A. Maurer KE-28B
Description:
built for US Army, metal slit shutter, vacuum film flattening, speeds up to 1/1000, distortion-free Leitz Elcan 2.8/6' in in good condition, finder Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 1,050 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_26234) Title: Leitz-Maurer KE-28B
Description:
aerial camera for 6x6cm with Elcan 2.8/6', complete set with cap, grip, filter, near mint condition in original case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz KE-28B worth today?
The single recorded UK auction sale hammered at £930, but with only one data point a precise current value cannot be given and the price a clean example sells for at auction will depend heavily on condition and completeness.
How much does a Leitz KE-28B sell for at auction?
Recorded sales are too sparse to define a reliable range; the one verified hammer price was £930, and scarcity means individual results can vary significantly.
Why is the KE-28B price higher than a standard Leitz rangefinder?
The KE-28B was a military-contract camera produced in limited numbers, so collector demand and rarity tend to push its value above comparable civilian Leitz rangefinders.