Reid & Sigrist Reid II
The Reid II is a British 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Reid & Sigrist of Leicester, derived from pre-war Leica screw-mount design. It was introduced in the post-war period as a UK-built precision camera aimed at professional and government users.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £3,000 from 2018, the Reid II sits in the upper tier of British collectible rangefinders at saleroom level. As of 2026 the available data is too thin to establish a reliable price range, but it indicates that clean, complete examples can sell for several thousand pounds at auction; condition, completeness and originality are the dominant value drivers.
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: March 2018
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36159) Title: Reid II
Description:
extremely rare Reid II (similar to the much more common Reid III, but without slow speeds), in beautiful, almost mint condition, with Taylor Hobson Anastigmat 2/2" no.330460 (good optics with only few hairline marks on front element), original lens cap Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Jul 2006 | £1,680 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 9) Title: Reid II no. P2850
Description:
Reid II no. P2850 Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 |
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| Nov 1999 | £2,530 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 412) Title: Reid II no. P3166
Description:
Reid II no. P3166 Estimate: £2,100 - £2,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Reid II worth today?
Auction evidence is limited, but the one recorded UK hammer result sits at £3,000, suggesting clean examples can sell for that order of magnitude at saleroom level.
How much does a Reid II sell for at auction?
The single verified UK auction price in our records is £3,000 hammer, so expect well-preserved cameras to command a similar value subject to condition and completeness.
What affects the price and value of a Reid II?
Shutter accuracy, rangefinder condition, originality of the body covering, and the presence of a matching lens are the main factors that move the price up or down.