Leitz MDa Post 24x27
The Leitz MDa Post 24x27 is a specialised variant of the Leica M-series 35mm rangefinder body, supplied without viewfinder or rangefinder for technical and scientific use. The 24x27 designation refers to its non-standard frame format, and the camera was configured for postal and document-recording applications rather than general photography.
With only two UK auction hammer results on file, the price spread is wide: a 2010 sale closed at £420 while a 2024 example fetched £1,600 at the saleroom. Today, in 2026, that thin record makes any single figure unreliable as a guide to value, and condition together with completeness of the original technical kit is the dominant factor in what an MDa Post sells for.
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
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02390) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm with Summaron 2.8/35mm
Description:
Very rare and interesting Post camera from a batch of 122 cameras produced in 1972 (no.1293878-124000), in almost mint condition, with rare fixed focus and aperture Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2311949 engraved with 'DBP III 100' (German Federal Post Office), for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed), blinded bulb flash-sync and unusual 'Post' sticker on the front and 'Post 1972' on the bottom plate. |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02655) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x36mm with Alos Flash
Description:
Rare Post camera delivered to the South-African Post-Office, with fixed focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2311428, in good condition, shutter only firing at flash sync. and B, an interesting model with blanked bulb sync. connection, no 'MDa' engraved on the top plate, with standard bottom plate, from th last batch of 24x36mm MDa cameras, also note the 'PT' logo on the side of the lens, with rare Swiss ALOS flash set with transformer, cables and transport case. |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01477) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm with Summaron 5.6/2.8cm
Description:
Very rare and interesting Post camera from an official batch of 19 cameras made in 1969 (no.1206942-1206961), with extremely rare removable Summaron 5.6/2.8cm no.2279768 from a unique batch of 200 lenses factory modified with M-bayonet (no.2279601-2279800) issued in 1968, long after the official production stopped, the body is in near-mint, original condition and working order, for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, unusual cut-off M4 type crank lever, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed) and blinded bulb flash-sync. Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00654) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm with Summaron 5.6/2.8cm
Description:
Very rare and interesting Post camera from an official batch of 19 cameras made in 1969 (no.1206942-1206961), with extremely rare removable Summaron 5.6/2.8cm no.2279768 from a unique batch of 200 lenses factory modified with M-bayonet (no.2279601-2279800) issued in 1968, way after the official production stopped, the body is in near mint, original condition and working order, for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, unusual cut-off M4 type crank lever, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed) and blinded bulb flash-sync. Estimate: EUR 3,200 - EUR 3,600 |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41348) Title: Leica MDa Post 24x27mm + Summaron 5.6/2.8cm
Description:
very rare and interesting Postcamera with unnumbered fix-focus Summaron 5.6/2.8cm (removable), in near mint, original condition and working order, 2 light dents can be seen on the back side, for 24x27mm exposures, note the frame counter to 60, unusual cut-off M4 type crank lever, shutter release by cable only (permanently locked at flash-sync speed) and blinded bulb flash-sync, with front lens cap Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 420 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12040) Title: MD POST 24x27
Description:
extremely early and rare camera from first official Postkamera batch (928923-929000), one flash plug, back door without film reminder, internal counter up to 60 for exposures 24x27mm, with fix-focus Summaron 3.5/3.5cm no.1614513 engraved 'Post' (cap) - technically the camera is a M3 without rangefinder Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18203) Title: MDa Post 24x27mm
Description:
very rare 24x27mm POST Leica with fix-focus Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2153462, (engraved: Post II 100, fixed aperture at f/4) Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 521 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24374) Title: MDa Post 24x27mm
Description:
rare Post-Leica for 24x27mm with Summaron 2.8/35mm no.2312163 engraved: DBP III 100, metal-plate on the base plate printed: 'POST 1972' Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz MDa Post 24x27 worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices range from £420 to £1,600, so a realistic expectation for a clean, complete example sits within that band depending on condition and accessories.
How much does a Leitz MDa Post 24x27 sell for at auction?
The two recorded hammer results are £420 (2010) and £1,600 (2024); with so few data points the price a given example sells for is highly condition-dependent.
Why is the MDa Post 24x27 priced differently from a standard Leica M body?
It is a technical-use variant without a viewfinder or rangefinder and uses a non-standard 24x27 frame, so its value is driven by collector and specialist demand rather than general user-photographer demand.