Leitz Leicaflex SL2 50 Jahre (50th Anniversary)
The Leicaflex SL2 50 Jahre is a 35mm SLR produced by Leitz to mark the firm's 50th anniversary. It is a commemorative variant of the Leicaflex SL2, sold in limited numbers and aimed at collectors rather than working photographers.
Auction data for this anniversary variant is extremely thin: the only verified UK saleroom hammer result on file is £460 from 2005, which sets a historical reference point rather than a current market price. Because hammer prices are wholesale levels excluding commission, today a clean, complete example would typically be worth more than that figure, but a precise present-day value cannot be quoted from a single sale. Condition, completeness of the original presentation packaging, and matching documentation drive what this camera sells for far more than the underlying SL2 mechanics.
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: November 2005
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 460 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_26122) Title: Leicaflex SL2 Black '50 Jahre'
Description:
SL2 edition with nice special-number 333-L, cap Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leicaflex SL2 50 Jahre worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer price on record is £460, from a 2005 sale; with so little recent data a firm 2026 value cannot be quoted, and condition plus original packaging heavily influence what an example sells for.
Why does the 50 Jahre version command a premium over a standard SL2?
It was produced in limited numbers to mark Leitz's 50th anniversary, so its value is driven by collector demand for the commemorative engraving and presentation rather than by any change in the camera's specification.
How much does a Leicaflex SL2 50 Jahre sell for at auction?
Public hammer data is limited to a single £460 result, so individual sales can vary widely; buyers should treat that figure as a historical reference price rather than a current going rate.