Leitz MP 6 black
The Leitz MP 6 black is a 35mm rangefinder camera. It sits at the top of Leitz's rangefinder line and is sought by collectors who specialise in scarce M-series bodies.
With only two recorded UK hammer results — £4,000 in 2016 and £15,000 in 2025 — auction prices for the MP 6 black span a wide range, and the median sits between those points. Because each sale represents a saleroom hammer result rather than a retail figure, what one of these bodies is worth today in 2026 depends heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness and provenance, and a clean, original example sells for a substantial premium over a worn one.
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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| Jun 2025 | EUR 15,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01849) Title: Leica MP6 0.72 10311 black paint
Description:
The MP-6 was made for the Japanese market only. It was basically the same as a regular MP, but it came with the classic vulcanite leather found on the older Leica cameras, a Leica Camera AG Germany engraving on the top plate and, on some of the later models, an M6 iso selector. Although 400 were supposed to be made, only around 250 made it out onto the market. The offered camera is in beautiful, near-mint condition and comes with a box and papers. Estimate: EUR 20,000 - EUR 24,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33846) Title: Leica MP6 0.72 10311 black paint
Description:
The MP-6 was made for the Japanese market only. It was basically the same as a regular MP, but it comes with the classic vulcanite leather found on the older Leica cameras, a Leica Camera AG Germany engraving on the top plate and on some of the later models an M6 iso selector. Although 400 were supposed to be made, only around 250 made it out onto the market. The camera is brand new in never opened sealed box! Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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