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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.

Prices updated: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £106 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £62 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £80 Special Auction Services
Aug 2023 £100 Special Auction Services
Jun 2023 £150 Flints Auctions
Dec 2003 £41 Christie's
Dec 2003 £58 Christie's
Jun 2001 £58 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leica AF-C1 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices place the value of a working Leica AF-C1 at roughly £60 to £100, with typical examples selling for around £80.

How much does a Leica AF-C1 sell for at auction?

At UK saleroom level the AF-C1 sells for about £62 at the low end and up to £100 for clean, fully functional examples, based on recorded hammer results.

Is the Leica AF-C1 a film camera?

Yes — the AF-C1 is a 35mm autofocus film compact, not a digital camera, so its price reflects the wider market for late-1980s point-and-shoots rather than Leica's digital bodies.

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