Leitz M-A (Typ 127)
The Leica M-A (Typ 127) is a fully mechanical 35mm film rangefinder camera using the Leica M bayonet mount. Introduced in 2014, it was positioned at the top of the M film line as a battery-free body with no light meter, aimed at users who want a purely mechanical workflow.
Auction data for the M-A (Typ 127) is thin: a clean example sold for £1,900 at UK auction in late 2025, which gives the only firm hammer-price reference point heading into 2026. Because that figure is a wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail asking price, dealer and private-sale listings today typically sit well above what the camera sells for under the hammer, and a single data point should be treated as indicative rather than a settled market value.
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 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £1,900 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 449) Title: A Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
A Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera Body, Chrome, Wetzlar Germany, serial no 4915672, 2014, shutter working, rangefinder working, body VG, with |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 6,500,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02119) Title: Leica M-A no.5000000 'Pope Francis'
Description:
As a gesture of appreciation, Leica AG presented His Holiness Pope Francis with a unique Leica M-A camera, accompanied by the legendary Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 lens. Both the camera and lens bear the exclusive serial number 5000000, signifying another milestone in the history of Leica. |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 2,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38197) Title: Leica M-A (Typ 127) chrome
Description:
modern mechanical Leica M camera in mint, unused condition, complete with cap, strap, papers and one box of Kodak 400TX Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica M-A (Typ 127) worth at auction?
The most recent UK hammer result on file is £1,900 from November 2025; with only one verified sale, that figure is the best available reference for current auction value rather than a confirmed market median.
How much does a Leica M-A (Typ 127) sell for second-hand?
At saleroom level the camera sells for around £1,900 based on the latest recorded result, though retail and dealer prices for this still-current model are noticeably higher.
Does the price of an M-A depend on condition?
Yes — because the M-A is valued partly for its cosmetic finish and mechanical feel, examples with clean brass plates, original leatherette and a properly aligned rangefinder command the strongest prices, while marked or serviced bodies sit below the headline value.