Leitz M-A 'Edition 100' (pre-series)
The Leitz M-A 'Edition 100' (pre-series) is a 35mm mechanical rangefinder camera released as part of Leitz's 100-year anniversary commemoration. Pre-series examples were produced ahead of the standard run and are scarce on the open market, which places them in collector territory rather than user-camera territory when considering price and value today.
Auction data for this pre-series variant is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £16,000 in June 2021 is the only reference point, so any sense of what one is worth in 2026 rests on that lone data point. Because this was a UK auction hammer figure — wholesale level, before buyer's premium — the price an end buyer actually pays at retail or via a specialist dealer would sit meaningfully higher. With only one comparable, condition, completeness of presentation set, and serial-number desirability will swing where the next example sells for far more than the headline number suggests.
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 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 16,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39470) Title: Leica M-A Edition 100 pre-series * CHARITY LOT
Description:
an original pre-series M-A from the famous 'Edition 100' set issued to celebrate 100 years of Leica photography, body finished in solid stainless steel, in almost mint condition (only one tiny scratch near the rewind lever), with cap, strap, special box without model designation Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz M-A 'Edition 100' (pre-series) worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £16,000 from June 2021; with just one data point, current value is best treated as a guide rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Leitz M-A 'Edition 100' pre-series sell for at auction?
The single known sale fetched £16,000 at hammer in a UK saleroom, excluding buyer's premium, so the all-in cost to the winning bidder would have been higher.
Why is the price so high compared to a standard M-A?
The 'Edition 100' was a limited commemorative release and pre-series examples are rarer still, which is what drives the price premium over a regular production M-A.