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
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Cut-Away | — | — | 0 | — |
| 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.
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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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| 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
Description:
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
Description:
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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| 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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| 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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