Leitz R9
The Leitz (Leica) R9 is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced in 2002 and the final model in Leica's R-series SLR line. It uses the Leica R bayonet mount and was offered in black and anthracite finishes, positioned at the top of Leica's reflex range and compatible with the separately-sold Digital Module R back.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the R9 body have ranged from around £380 to £850, with a median near £780. The two most recent sales in 2024 and 2025 both cleared £800 at saleroom level, suggesting values have firmed up today compared with the weaker £380–£525 results seen in early 2023. Condition, cosmetic finish and whether the body is sold with a working meter drive how much an R9 sells for in the current market.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| (anthracite) | — | — | 1 | £525 – £525 |
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 2025
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| Apr 2025 | £812 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 79) Title: A Leica R9 SLR Camera Body
Description:
2003, black, serial no. 2925649, body, VG-E, shutter working, complete with paperwork and maker's box |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01037) Title: Leica R9 anthracite 10090
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The last model from the Leica R series in beautiful, mint and unused condition, complete with box and papers. Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Oct 2024 | £380 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1822) Title: Leica R9 35mm SLR camera body, serial number 2925974, motor drive and remote control, all with
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Leica R9 35mm SLR camera body, serial number 2925974, motor drive and remote control, all with |
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| Oct 2024 | £800 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1821) Title: Leica R9 35mm SLR camera, serial number 2883247, with digital back module and power unit, serial
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Leica R9 35mm SLR camera, serial number 2883247, with digital back module and power unit, serial |
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| May 2024 | £812 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 84) Title: A Leica R9 SLR Body
Description:
2002, Anthracite, serial no. 2881481, body, E, shutter working, complete with passport, paperwork, maker's box and ever-ready case |
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| Apr 2024 | £850 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 432) Title: A Leica R9 SLR Camera
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A Leica R9 SLR Camera, black, made in Germany, serial no 2925701, 2003, shutter working, meter responsive, camera responsive in settings, back |
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| Aug 2023 | £380 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 218) Title: A Leica R9 Camera Body
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A Leica R9 Camera Body, 10 091, made in Germany, serial no 2925649, 2003, shutter working, meter working, possible issue re setting ASA from 100 ASA, |
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| May 2023 | £775 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 54) Title: A Leica R9 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
2002, black, serial no. 2883622, with a Leitz Canada Summicron-R f/2 50mm lens, 1982, black, serial no. 3227606, shutter working, body, E, lens, VG, |
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| Jan 2023 | £525 | Flints Auctions | (anthracite) | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 47) Title: A Leica R9 SLR Body
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2002, Anthracite, serial no. 2881852, body, E, powers up but shows error message, complete with paperwork and maker's box Note: This lot incurs VAT, |
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| Oct 2017 | £276 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 40) Title: A Leica R9 SLR Body
Description:
anthracite, serial no. 2884015, body, VG-E, shutter working, in maker's outer box but lacking inner packing |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica R9 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices for R9 bodies have sat between roughly £380 and £850, with clean 2024–2025 examples fetching around £800–£850.
How much does a Leica R9 sell for at auction?
The median hammer price across recent UK sales is close to £780, though tired or untested bodies have sold for as little as £380.
Is the anthracite R9 more valuable than the black version?
Both finishes appear in the sales data at similar price levels; condition and working electronics have a larger effect on value than colour.
Does the R9 price include a lens?
The figures quoted here are body-only hammer results; R-mount lenses such as the Summicron-R or Elmarit-R are priced separately and can add substantially to a complete outfit.