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Leitz MD-2 black

The Leitz MD-2 is a 35mm film camera body based on the Leica M rangefinder platform, introduced in the late 1970s as a viewfinder-less variant intended for scientific, technical and reproduction use. The black-finished MD-2 retains the M bayonet mount but omits the rangefinder and viewfinder, positioning it as a specialist tool rather than a general-purpose rangefinder.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the black MD-2 have clustered in a tight band: individual results sit between £400 and £500, with a median around £430. Because the MD-2 is a niche body, condition and completeness drive value, and today's saleroom results show the model sells for broadly similar figures to where it traded a decade ago, meaning the worth of a clean example has held steady rather than climbed sharply.

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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.

Prices updated: July 2025

Date Price Source
Jul 2025 £403 Chiswick Auctions
Mar 2025 £312 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £403 Chiswick Auctions
May 2023 £2,500 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 460 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 521 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 625 Leitz Auction
Dec 2003 £352 Christie's
Jun 2001 £763 Christie's
Jun 2000 £763 Christie's
Jan 2000 £805 Christie's
Jul 1998 £977 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leitz MD-2 black worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the value of a black MD-2 between roughly £400 and £500, with a median near £430.

How much does a Leitz MD-2 sell for at auction?

Clean black MD-2 bodies have sold for £403 twice in the last two years, with earlier examples reaching up to £500.

Why does the MD-2 have no viewfinder?

The MD-2 was designed as a technical and reproduction body, so Leitz omitted the rangefinder and viewfinder to suit microscope, copy-stand and scientific applications.

Is the black MD-2 rarer than the chrome version?

The black-finish MD-2 appears less frequently at UK auction than chrome examples, and the limited sales data available supports a modest premium for clean black bodies.

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