Leitz R6.2
The Leica R6.2 is a manual-focus 35mm SLR using the Leica R bayonet mount, introduced in 1992 as a refinement of the mechanical R6. It is a fully mechanical body with through-the-lens metering, aimed at photographers who wanted an all-manual SLR that would operate without battery power for the shutter.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the R6.2 have ranged from around £280 to £960, with a median close to £600 — these are saleroom wholesale results and exclude buyer's and seller's commission. As of 2026, condition is the dominant price driver: clean, fully-working bodies sit toward the upper end of that range, while examples with cosmetic wear or metering issues sell for less. Gold and other special-edition variants trade well above standard-body levels when they appear, so the headline range above reflects ordinary black and chrome bodies rather than collector editions.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| Gold Hong Kong | — | — | 0 | — |
| Gold Photo Schaja | — | — | 0 | — |
| Gold Singapore | — | — | 0 | — |
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £1,100 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 127) Title: A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera
Description:
1995, black, serial no. 2177977, with Leitz Summicron-R f/2 35mm lens, black, serial no. 3476840, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some very |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02559) Title: Leica R6.2 black
Description:
Beautiful black anodized body in absolutely mint condition, with body cap, bottom plate protection, rubber eyepiece, French instructions, strap, presentation and maker's boxes. |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 5,500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01151) Title: Leica R6.2 gold 'Hong Kong '97'
Description:
Special edition of 300 cameras issued to commemorate the changeover of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from the British to the Chinese Government, gold-plated body no.2178081, with gold-plated Summicron-R 2/50mm no.3736345, in unused condition and working order, complete with wooden presentation box, all accessories and papers, in maker's box. Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Oct 2024 | £500 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 358) Title: A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera
Description:
A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera, black, made in Germany, serial no 1994650, 193, shutter working, meter working, self timer working, body G-VG, with Leitz |
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| Aug 2024 | £280 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 157) Title: A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera Body
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A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera Body, black, made in Germany, serial no 1993767, 1993, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body F-G, |
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| Apr 2024 | £600 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 429) Title: A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera Body
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A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera Body, chrome, made in Germany, serial no 1932555, 1993, shutter working, meter responsive, camera responsive in settings, |
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40407) Title: Leica R6.2 black outfit
Description:
Very nice body in mint condition and working order, with rare late Macro-Elmarit-R 2.8/60mm ROM version no.3783723, with modern engraving style (only 1500 units produced!), clean and clear optics, Vario-Elmar-R 4/80-200mm 3-cam no.3698062, optics showing some haze, camera and lenses with all accessories, papers and maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38201) Title: Leica R6.2 outfit 'Photo Schaja'
Description:
very rare Leica R6.2 edition, issued to commemorate 75 years of the German photo dealer Schaja, including a camera body with a special plaque on the back (boxed, complete), Vario-Elmar-R 3.5/35-70mm no.3624242 with special engraving on the hood (boxed, no papers), Trinovid 8x20 BC no.1268542 (boxed, complete), Motor-Winder-R, 14100 tripod with ball head, 14308 Handgrip R - everything in mint, unused condition, in special aluminium carrying case, reportedly only 75 of these sets have been made Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Oct 2017 | £540 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 31) Title: A Leica R6.2 SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 2237767, with Leitz Summicron-R f/2 50mm lens, black, serial no. 2972492, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG, some light |
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| Sep 2004 | £956 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 179) Title: Leica R6.2 no. 1903498
Description:
Leica R6.2 no. 1903498 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Feb 2002 | £3,290 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 192) Title: Leica R6.2 Hong Kong no. 2178357
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Leica R6.2 Hong Kong no. 2178357 Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000 |
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| Feb 2002 | £1,292 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 193) Title: Leica R6.2 no. 1932112
Description:
Leica R6.2 no. 1932112 Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 |
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| Jan 2000 | £805 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 276) Title: Leica R6.2 no. 1912475
Description:
Leica R6.2 no. 1912475 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jan 2000 | £920 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 277) Title: Leica R6.2 no. 1913237
Description:
Leica R6.2 no. 1913237 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1998 | £862 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 347) Title: Leica R6.2 no. 1912475
Description:
Leica R6.2 no. 1912475 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica R6.2 worth today?
Standard black or chrome R6.2 bodies have sold at UK auction for roughly £280 to £960, with a median around £600. That figure is the hammer price and excludes auction commission.
How much does a Leica R6.2 sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer results sit between £280 for worn examples and around £600 for clean, working bodies. Special editions such as the Gold Hong Kong or Gold Singapore variants command a premium well above this when they come to market.
Does the price depend on condition?
Yes — the R6.2's value is strongly condition-sensitive. A fully-functional body with a recent service and clean cosmetics sells for materially more than one with metering faults or heavy brassing.
Are the gold variants worth more?
The Gold Hong Kong, Gold Singapore and Gold Photo Schaja editions are low-production collector items and trade above standard R6.2 prices, but they appear infrequently at auction so a reliable median is harder to establish from the available data.