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Leitz M7 0.72 black

The Leica M7 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 2002, produced by Leitz/Leica as the first M-series body with aperture-priority automatic exposure and an electronically timed shutter. The 0.72 designation refers to the standard viewfinder magnification, suited to 35mm, 50mm and 90mm framelines, and the black finish was offered alongside a chrome version throughout its production life.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the M7 0.72 in black have ranged from about £3,000 to £5,000, with results clustering around £3,400 — these are saleroom results excluding buyer's and seller's premium, so retail dealer asking prices sit meaningfully higher. As of 2026 the M7 is worth noticeably more than it sold for a decade ago, reflecting that production ended in 2018 and that clean, working examples are becoming harder to source. Condition, finder clarity and whether the original box and paperwork are present are the main factors driving where a given camera sells for within that range.

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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
Jan 2025 USD 2,900 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Oct 2024 £1,800 Harper Field Auctions
Apr 2024 £3,000 Special Auction Services
Nov 2023 £5,000 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 £3,375 Flints Auctions
Jun 2004 £1,075 Christie's
Sep 2003 £1,292 Christie's

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