Leitz M8
The Leica M8 is a digital rangefinder introduced in 2006, produced by Leica Camera (the modern Leitz successor) as the first digital body in the M-series rangefinder line. It launched at a premium retail price and was positioned as a professional tool for photographers wanting digital capture with the established M bayonet lens system.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Leica M8 have ranged from £850 to £5,000, with a median around £1,400 for standard black and chrome bodies and the higher £5,000 results tied to special variants sold through specialist Leitz Photographica sales. As of 2026, a clean working M8 typically sells for a low four-figure sum at saleroom level, well below its original retail value, and price is highly condition-sensitive — sensor state, shutter count and cosmetic wear all move the figure. Buyers researching what an M8 is worth should note that these are wholesale auction results rather than dealer asking prices.
Variants
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| (black chrome) Presentation | — | — | 0 | — |
| (black) | — | — | 2 | £936 – £1,386 |
| (chrome) | — | — | 1 | £850 – £850 |
| (prototype) | — | — | 0 | — |
| (serial number 3100000) | — | — | 0 | — |
| (White Edition) | — | — | 2 | £5,000 – £5,000 |
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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| Apr 2026 | £1,250 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 70) Title: A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
2006, black, serial no. 3330758, body, G-VG, shutter working, sensor appears free from any issues, complete with accessories in maker's box SHUTTER |
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| Nov 2025 | £725 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 2) Title: A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
silver, body VG, powers up, takes a shot, fitted with "ThumbsUp shoe mount grip and has alternative sports grip base plate, with two chargers and |
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| Mar 2025 | £1,386 | Chiswick Auctions | (black) | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 225) Title: A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera Body Serial No: 3110430 (2006) Body: VG/E Shutter: working Shutter Count: 2418 Notes: complete with maker's (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Oct 2024 | £850 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1755) Title: Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera chrome body, serial number 3200894, circa 2007/8, in original
Description:
Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera chrome body, serial number 3200894, circa 2007/8, in original |
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| Nov 2023 | £1,100 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 1) Title: A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 3103576, with Voigtlander Nokton Classic S.C f/1.4 40mm lens, body, VG, powers up and appears to function, lens, VG-E, camera with |
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| Apr 2023 | £900 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 2) Title: A Black Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Body
Description:
2006-2009, serial no.3201705, untested, body VG, with two Li-ion batteries, a Leica ever ready case and instruction manual pack |
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| Apr 2023 | £850 | Special Auction Services | (chrome) | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 506) Title: A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera Body, chrome, made in Germany, serial no 3330133, shutter working, appears to function as should, body G-VG, |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 4,500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40794) Title: Leica M8 'The White Edition' 10708
Description:
From a limited edition of 275 cameras, with body no.3510033 in near mint condition, showing some scratches in the paint on the bottom plate, together with matching silver anodized Elmarit-M 2.8/28mm Asph. no.4078205 (clean and clear lenses), with all accessories except the original white leather strap, papers, certificate and maker's box Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 5,000 | Leitz Auction | (White Edition) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38812) Title: Leica M8 'The White Edition' 10708
Description:
From a limited edition of 275 cameras, in mint condition, body no.3332701, with matching Elmarit-M 2.8/28mm Asph. no.4078175, complete with all accessories, papers, in maker's box Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37143) Title: Leica M8 'The White Edition' 10708
Description:
from a limited edition of 275 cameras, in mint condition, body no.3332701, with matching Elmarit-M 2.8/28mm Asph. no.4078175, complete with all accessories, papers, in maker's box Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| Nov 2018 | £936 | Flints Auctions | (black) | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1036) Title: A Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Body
Description:
2008, black, serial no. 3332276, body, VG, shutter working, complete with six batteries, charger and Artisan & Artist half case, in maker's box; |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 7,500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35374) Title: Leica M8 'The White Edition' 10708
Description:
limited edition of 275 cameras (no.125/275) in new condition with matching Elmarit-M 2.8/28mm Asph., complete in new condition with all accessories, papers, maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 5,000 | Leitz Auction | (White Edition) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33429) Title: Leica M8 'The White Edition' 10708
Description:
limited edition of 275 cameras (no.166/275) in new condition with matching Elmarit-M 2.8/28mm Asph. no.4086357, complete in new condition with all accessories, papers, maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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