Leitz M2-M
The Leitz M2-M is a 35mm rangefinder camera using the Leica M bayonet mount, produced as a specialist variant of the M2 built to accept a motor drive. It was made in small numbers during the mid-1960s, which is central to its scarcity today.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the M2-M have ranged from around £2,200 to £6,000, with the two middle results clustered close to £2,600–£2,700. As of today in 2026, the worth of an M2-M is driven almost entirely by condition, completeness and whether a compatible motor is present — clean, documented examples sell for a strong premium over well-used bodies, which is typical for low-production M-series variants.
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.
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38385) Title: Leica M2-M 'The First'
Description:
the M2-M was the first serial production Leica to accept the newly developed New York Motor drive, only 276 of these rare cameras have been made, the camera offered here is the first officially produced - from a total batch with serial numbers 1163771-1164046; it is in excellent cosmetic condition and good working order Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Nov 2018 | USD 1,000 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2018 Auction Results (Lot 230) Title: Leica M2 Motorized "Button Rewind" Nr. 931958
Description:
Leica M2 Motorized "Button Rewind" Nr. 931958 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_31143) Title: M2-M chrome
Description:
fully original M2-M with late Leitz New York Leica motor 14100 no.02333 and power pack with electric coupling, in near mint condition, minor bright marks to top plate, minor wear to edges, minor scratches to baseplate, spare chrome base plate Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 2,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12045) Title: M2-M + New York Motor
Description:
fully original and rare Leica with tPi Ernst Leitz New York Motor no.02572 with AA battery pack Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 2,708 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22845) Title: M2-M
Description:
100% originale und seltene M2-M mit Anschluss für New York Motordrive in perfektem technischen Zustand Estimate: EUR 19,660 - EUR 11,638,090 |
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