Leitz M-P 'Correspondent'
The Leica M-P 'Correspondent' is a limited-edition variant of the M-P digital rangefinder, produced in collaboration with musician Lenny Kravitz. Issued as a small numbered run, the set was aimed at collectors rather than working photographers, with a pre-aged brass finish designed to mimic a heavily used reportage camera.
Auction data on the 'Correspondent' is extremely thin: the only hammer result on file is a single UK saleroom sale at £22,000 in 2015. Because so few examples reach the open market, today's value is set by collector demand rather than a stable median, and a clean, complete set with original presentation packaging would be expected to sell for a meaningful premium over a stripped example. Anyone wanting to know what a Leica M-P 'Correspondent' is worth in 2026 should treat the 2015 hammer price as a historical reference point, not a current quote.
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 2015
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 18,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_33097) Title: M-P [Type 240] Set „CORRESPONDENT“ by Lenny Kravitz Preseries
Description:
Preseries of the special edition developed from the artistic cooperation between Leica Camera AG, Lenny Kravitz and his creative agency Kravitz Design early in 2015. The set was limited to only 125 cameras worldwide. This is one of only few preseries examples made with Leica M-P no.4935037, Summilux ASPH. 1.4/50mm no.4317002 and Summicron ASPH. 2/35mm no.4322531, all engraved with special edition number P03/P06. Included in set is a photograph of Lenny Kravitz with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann and an original 40x60cm edition print no.2/15 from the series 'Flash', signed by Lenny Kravitz Estimate: EUR 30,000 - EUR 36,000 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 22,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_31879) Title: M-P Set "Correspondent" by Lenny Kravitz Number 1
Description:
This collector’s piece in the style of legendary reportage cameras, the Leica M-P ‘Correspondent’, was created in a collaboration with the artist Lenny Kravitz. The 125 strictly limited Leica M-P ‘Correspondent’ sets are finished uniquely by hand, each has its own individual look. Two exceptional lenses, both the Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. and the Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH. are hand-finished - This is number 1 of 125 sets only. Complete and unused with boxes, papers and a photograph of Lenny Kravitz holding the camera with his personal hand-written message for the buyer. Estimate: EUR 30,000 - EUR 35,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica M-P 'Correspondent' worth at UK auction?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on record is £22,000 from June 2015. With so little public sales data, the current market price is best confirmed by a specialist valuation rather than a fixed figure.
How much does a Leica M-P 'Correspondent' sell for compared to a standard M-P?
It sells for a substantial multiple of a standard M-P because it was issued as a small numbered collector edition rather than a regular production camera, and complete sets with original packaging command the strongest prices.
Why is the body finish so worn-looking?
The pre-aged brass finish is original to the camera and intentional — it is not damage, and refinishing or polishing it would reduce, not increase, the value.