Leitz M2-R
The Leitz M2-R is a late-production variant of the M2 35mm rangefinder, fitted with the quick-load take-up spool later used on the M4. Produced in small numbers at the end of the M2 run around 1969–1970, it retained the meterless M2 body and its 35/50/90mm bright-line finder while offering faster film loading.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the M2-R have ranged from around £650 for a tired example up to £3,200 for a clean, well-documented body, with a median of roughly £2,000. The most recent results in 2019 and 2020 sold for £2,000 and £2,800, suggesting that in today's market a presentable M2-R is typically worth £2,000–£2,800 at saleroom level, with condition, originality and the presence of the correct rapid-load spool being the main drivers of 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.
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02561) Title: Leica M2-R NOS set
Description:
The Leica M2-R represents the final production run of the Leica M2, equipped with the rapid-load film system of the later Leica M4. In Leica’s own literature, it was described as “a limited edition of the famous Leica M2.” |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01242) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
Rare version based on a Leica M2 with a self-timer and the quick loading system inherited from the Leica M4, in very good, original condition and working order, with only a few scratches on the bottom plate, with body cap. Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Jan 2024 | USD 2,400 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: 2024 Results (Lot 297) Title: Leica M2-R with original box
Description:
Leica M2-R with original box |
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| Jan 2023 | USD 2,500 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: 2023 Auction Results (Lot 198) Title: Leica M2-R Nr. 1248943
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Leica M2-R Nr. 1248943 |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40800) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
rare Leica M2-R (with quick loading system) in original, near mint condition and working order, only few signs of wear, with body cap Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2022 | USD 3,100 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2022 Results (Lot 264) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
Leica M2-R |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 2,800 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 151) Title: Leica M2-R Nr. 1248758
Description:
Leica M2-R Nr. 1248758 |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 3,200 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 152) Title: Leica M2-R, Nr. 1249462 (no rapid load diagram)
Description:
Leica M2-R, Nr. 1249462 (no rapid load diagram) |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 2,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38715) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
Rare Leica M2-R (with quick loading system) in near mint original and fully working condition, with body cap Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 2,200 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 285) Title: Leica M2-R in box
Description:
Leica M2-R in box |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 1,900 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 287) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
Leica M2-R |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 2,800 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 286) Title: Leica M2-R with 50mm "Dual Range" Summicron f2
Description:
Leica M2-R with 50mm "Dual Range" Summicron f2 |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 2,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38037) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
rare Leica M2-R (with quick loading system) in near mint original and fully working condition, with dual-range Summicron 2/50mm no. 2356717 (in perfect condition with SDPOO attachment, 12585 hood and cap) Estimate: EUR 3,400 - EUR 3,600 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 2,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37572) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
body in near mint condition and in good working order, late engraving style of flash sockets - it is one of the latest M2 cameras made, with close-focus Summicron 2/50mm no.1705011 (cond. B/A, good optics, SDPOO attachment) Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 2,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37359) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
rare Leica M2-R (with quick loading system) in near mint original and fully working condition, with body cap Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33880) Title: Leica M2-R
Description:
rare chrome special M2 body with quick-loading system in mint and perfect working order, with matching maker's box (with label 'M2R CHROME BODY) and correct serial number, English M2R instructions, Owner's Registry Card for this camera Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18177) Title: M2-R
Description:
rare Leica M2-R (with quick loading system), in very fine and fully working condition, clean finder and good working shutter, cap Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,700 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 650 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18178) Title: M2-R
Description:
rare Leica M2-R (with quick loading system), in fine and fully working condition, clean finder and good working shutter, cap Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_26054) Title: M2-R Set
Description:
mint M2 with quick-loading system (base-plate condition B+), New York seal, in technically perfect order, with matching dual-range Summicron 2/50mm no.2356517, all in M2 maker's box, M2R instructions 110-36d/Engl., M2R manual Estimate: EUR 2,600 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 1,458 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24372) Title: M2-R
Description:
very rare Leica M2-R (with quick loading system), fine and fully working condition, clean finder, perfect shutter Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Jun 2003 | £1,645 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 245) Title: Leica M2-R no. 1249016
Description:
Leica M2-R no. 1249016 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jun 1999 | £2,070 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 443) Title: Leica M2-R no. 1248493
Description:
Leica M2-R no. 1248493 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| May 1998 | £1,150 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 96) Title: Leica M2-R no. 1249755
Description:
Leica M2-R no. 1249755 Estimate: £700 - £900 |
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