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Leitz Leica AF-C1

The Leica AF-C1 is a 35mm compact autofocus film camera introduced by Leitz at the end of the 1980s. It sits in the point-and-shoot end of the Leica range rather than the rangefinder line, aimed at buyers who wanted the brand on a fully automatic travel camera.

At UK auction the AF-C1 has changed hands for hammer prices of roughly £62 to £100, with a median around £80 across the small sample of recorded sales. Those are wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail, and as of 2026 the model's value sits firmly in the budget-compact bracket — it is worth noticeably less than the M-series bodies that carry the Leica name in collectors' minds. Condition, working electronics and the presence of the original case or box are the main factors that push a price toward the top of the range.

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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 2025 £62 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £80 Special Auction Services
Aug 2023 £100 Special Auction Services
Jun 2023 £150 Flints Auctions
Jun 2001 £58 Christie's

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