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 Anyone wanting to know what a Leica M-P 'Correspondent' is worth in 2026 should treat the 2015 hammer price as a historical reference point, not a current quote.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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | EUR 22,000 | Leitz Auction | |
|
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 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
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.