Leitz MA4A (microphotography)
The Leitz MA4A is a 35mm microphotography camera unit produced by Leitz for laboratory and scientific imaging work mounted to a microscope. It sits within the specialist microphotography line rather than the consumer rangefinder range, so its value today is driven by lab-equipment buyers rather than general camera collectors.
Sales data for the MA4A is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £1,800 in 2022 is the only verified data point available, so a meaningful price range cannot be quoted in 2026. Because that figure is a wholesale saleroom result rather than a dealer retail price, today's value will depend heavily on whether the next example surfaces complete with its microscope adapter and drive components, and a buyer's guide to what an MA4A sells for should be treated as indicative only until further results appear.
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: June 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40484) Title: Leitz Macro Camera Type MA4A
Description:
an interesting and early Leitz macro camera, for large format 13x18cm exposures on plates, with Milar 4.5/50mm, uncommon ring light and power supply, in excellent condition and very rare in this complete setup Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz MA4A worth today?
Only one verified UK auction hammer result exists, at £1,800 in 2022, so any current price quotation carries significant uncertainty and condition and completeness will dominate what the next example sells for.
How much does a Leitz MA4A sell for at auction?
The single recorded saleroom result is £1,800 hammer; with no further comparables, this figure is the only documented price reference rather than a reliable market range.
Is the Leitz MA4A a standard 35mm camera?
No — it is a microphotography unit designed to attach to a microscope for 35mm film capture, not a handheld camera, which is why its market sits with laboratory-equipment buyers.