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Leitz M4-M (motorised)

The Leitz M4-M is a motor-capable variant of the 35mm M-mount rangefinder line, built to accept the Leica Motor M drive unit. It was produced in limited numbers for photographers who needed motorised film advance on a rangefinder body, and is considerably scarcer than standard M4 bodies.

At UK auction the M4-M has a wide hammer-price spread, with recorded saleroom results running from around £1,600 to £10,000 and a median near £3,800 — wholesale levels before buyer's premium. As of 2026, what an M4-M is worth today depends heavily on whether the original motor unit is present and functional; complete motorised sets sell for materially more than bodies alone, which is why the price range is so stretched.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
DA 1 £10,000 – £10,000
Fundus 1 £1,645 – £1,645
Leicavit MP 0
w/motor 1 £2,000 – £2,000
w/o motor 0

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

Date Price Source Variant
Nov 2025 EUR 8,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2025 EUR 16,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2025 EUR 8,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2024 EUR 6,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2024 EUR 12,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2024 EUR 7,000 Leitz Auction
Jan 2024 USD 5,250 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2023 EUR 24,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2023 EUR 17,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2023 EUR 9,500 Leitz Auction
Jan 2023 USD 5,000 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2022 EUR 30,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2021 USD 11,000 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Jun 2021 EUR 6,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2021 EUR 7,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2021 EUR 7,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 3,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 10,000 Leitz Auction DA
Jun 2020 EUR 5,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2019 EUR 3,800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2019 USD 3,500 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2019 USD 4,000 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Jun 2019 EUR 5,500 Leitz Auction
Jun 2019 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction w/motor
Nov 2018 EUR 3,600 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 6,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2017 USD 3,000 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2016 EUR 3,800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 3,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 4,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2004 £2,868 Christie's
Nov 2003 £1,645 Christie's Fundus
Jun 2003 £4,465 Christie's
Jun 1999 £2,875 Christie's
Jun 1998 £2,760 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leitz M4-M worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £1,600 and £10,000, with a median around £3,800; the top of that range reflects complete outfits with the original motor drive.

How much does a Leitz M4-M sell for at auction?

A typical body-only example sells for a few thousand pounds, while a clean, complete motorised set has reached £10,000 at saleroom level.

Why is the price range so wide?

The value of an M4-M is tied to whether the matching Leica Motor M is included and working — that single factor can move the price by several thousand pounds.

Are spare parts still available?

General M-series shutter and rangefinder parts are still supported by independent Leica technicians, but original motor drive units are scarce on the used market.