Leitz Leica M6
The Leica M6 is a 35mm rangefinder camera with the Leica M bayonet mount, produced by Leitz/Leica from the mid-1980s. It combined the mechanical M-series body with a built-in TTL light meter, positioning it as a working photographer's rangefinder when new.
Sales history for the M6 in our records is limited to two older Christie's results, £1,092 in 1998 and £1,292 in 2000, so a reliable current UK auction-hammer price cannot be quoted from this dataset alone. As of 2026, what an M6 sells for at saleroom level depends heavily on finish, variant and condition, and these two historic figures should be treated as reference points rather than a guide to today's value.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| Anniversary | — | — | 0 | — |
| Danish Royal Wedding | — | — | 0 | — |
| Foto-Royal | — | — | 0 | — |
| Gold King of Thailand | — | — | 0 | — |
| Oresundsbron | — | — | 0 | — |
| Platin 150 Years | — | — | 0 | — |
| Titanium | — | — | 0 | — |
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: June 2025
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01965) Title: Leica M6 chrome 'Year of the Rooster'
Description:
Mint special edition M6 in chrome finish, issued in a small batch of 300 cameras in 1993 (the year of the rooster) for the Schmidt Group, body no.1928240 with matching chrome Summicron-M 2/50mm no.240/300, including a wooden presentation box. Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01747) Title: Leica M6 black 10404
Description:
Black body in absolutely mint condition, complete with body cap, strap, papers, presentation box and maker's box, together with Leica Winder M no.18773. Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Jan 2025 | £2,800 | Tennants Auctioneers | — | |
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 147) Title: Leica M6 Camera
Description:
no.2433320 with display box, original box and passport dated 3/8/98; Summicron-M f2 35mm Asph E39 lens with original box and passport dated 3/8/98 |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 11,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01147) Title: Leica M6 'Siber Hegner' Urushi
Description:
This unique Leica M6 is finished in Urushi lacquer. It was made for the Japanese Leica dealer Siber Hegner. It includes a matching Summilux-M 1.4/35mm ASPH. no.3670597 (with a small badge 'SH'). Everything is in near-mint condition and in working order. Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 12,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00779) Title: Leica M6 10312 LHSA 1968-1993
Description:
Very rare beautiful special edition Leica MP in grey hammertone finish, produced in only 1400 copies to commemorate 35 years of LHSA, in unused condition, some bubbles can be seen on the film door, with body cap, strap, papers and maker's box, together with Elmar 2.8/50mm no.2073835 delivered to London on 04.03.1966, in mint condition, clean and clean optics (both caps). Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 9,500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00780) Title: Leica M6 10421 'Leica Historica 1975-1995' outfit
Description:
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Leica Historica association, Leica Camera GmbH issued a limited edition of only 150 sets including a special chrome Leica M6 no.2175587 with blue leather covering, complementing the camera is a chrome Summicron-M 11836 2/50mm no.3729025 both with anniversary engravings. The offered set is in mint, unused condition, and bears the special number 025/150, complete with all accessories and papers, with wooden presentation box and maker's box. Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_41027) Title: Leica M6 chrome 'Royal-Foto Austria' outfit
Description:
Chrome limited edition with red leather covering, body no.1937073, unusual red-filled engravings, complete in maker's box, in a set with chrome 7-element Summicron 2/35mm (King of Bokeh) no.3612679 - engraved on the front rim with 'Fachfoto Royal 1968-1993 Nr.XIX' (mint condition, with 12524 hood and maker's box), a total of only 101 cameras (black and chrome) were produced Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38949) Title: Leica M6 chrome 'Royal-Foto Austria' outfit
Description:
Chrome limited edition with red leather covering, body no.1937073, unusual red-filled engravings, complete in maker's box, in a set with chrome 7-element Summicron 2/35mm no.3612679 - engraved on the front rim with 'Fachfoto Royal 1968-1993 Nr.XIX' (mint condition, with 12524 hood and maker's box), a total of only 101 cameras (black and chrome) were produced, this is the first time we've seen a complete set with a matching lens Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Mar 2007 | £2,280 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 164) Title: Leica M6 no. 1725819
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1725819 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Nov 2004 | £836 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 146) Title: Leica M6 no. 1784406
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1784406 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Dec 2003 | £1,880 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 341) Title: Leica M6 Colombo no. 1907170
Description:
Leica M6 Colombo no. 1907170 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Dec 2003 | £1,645 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 345) Title: Leica M6 no. 1906596
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1906596 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jun 2002 | £1,997 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 378) Title: Leica M6 no. 1705393
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1705393 Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 |
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| Jun 2001 | £4,112 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 343) Title: Leica M6 LHSA no. 1938042
Description:
Leica M6 LHSA no. 1938042 Estimate: £3,500 - £5,000 |
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| Oct 2000 | £1,292 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 459) Title: Leica M6 no. 1677471
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1677471 Estimate: £600 - £1,000 |
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| May 2000 | £1,057 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 213) Title: Leica M6 no. 1688367
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1688367 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jan 2000 | £1,495 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 252) Title: Leica M6 no. 1674590
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1674590 Estimate: £700 - £900 |
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| Sep 1999 | £1,840 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 117) Title: Leica M6 no. 1688681
Description:
Leica M6 no. 1688681 Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500 |
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| Oct 1998 | £1,092 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 106) Title: Leica M6 Titanium no. 2418442
Description:
Leica M6 Titanium no. 2418442 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jun 1998 | £25,300 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 571) Title: Leica M6 Cartier-Bresson no. 22-8-1908
Description:
Leica M6 Cartier-Bresson no. 22-8-1908 Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica M6 worth at UK auction?
Our dataset contains only two historic Christie's hammer results (£1,092 in 1998 and £1,292 in 2000), which is insufficient to state a reliable current worth; condition and variant are the main price drivers.
How much does a Leica M6 sell for today?
The price an M6 sells for today varies widely by variant and condition, and the limited sales history we hold does not support a precise current figure.
Are the special-edition M6 variants more valuable?
Variants such as the Titanium, Platin 150 Years and Gold King of Thailand are recognised collector editions and generally carry a premium over the standard M6, though specific hammer data is not included in this dataset.