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Leitz R6

The Leitz/Leica R6 is a mechanical 35mm SLR using the Leica R bayonet mount, introduced in the late 1980s as a manually controlled body with a battery-powered TTL meter. It was positioned as the professional manual alternative to the electronic R-series bodies, aimed at photographers who wanted shutter operation independent of battery power.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the R6 have spanned roughly £190–£700, with a median around £300 as of today in 2026. These are saleroom results — wholesale levels achieved before premiums — so the body alone is worth noticeably less than dealer retail, and a clean working example typically sells for £250–£450 while the rarer Platinum 150 Years edition lifts the top of the range.

Variants

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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.

Date Price Source Variant
Apr 2026 £325 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2024 £288 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2024 £475 Flints Auctions —
Oct 2024 £200 Harper Field Auctions —
Apr 2024 £190 Special Auction Services —
Apr 2024 £700 Special Auction Services —
Apr 2023 £162 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2023 £250 Special Auction Services —
Dec 2003 £329 Christie's —
Dec 2003 £352 Christie's —
Sep 2003 £329 Christie's —
Nov 2002 £446 Christie's —
Sep 2002 £564 Christie's —

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