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Showa Kogaku Leotax Cameras

Leotax cameras are 35mm rangefinders built by Showa Kogaku in Japan, produced in the years following the Second World War. The line consisted of Leica screw-mount bodies aimed at the domestic and export markets during the 1950s.

Sales data for Leotax cameras is thin, with a single UK auction hammer result of £99 recorded in 2021. With only one wholesale saleroom data point, today's price for a Leotax body is best treated as indicative rather than established, and what one sells for will depend heavily on the specific model and cosmetic condition.

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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.

Prices updated: January 2021

Date Price Source
Jan 2021 £99 Flints Auctions
Jul 2006 £384 Christie's
Nov 2004 £262 Christie's
Mar 2003 £282 Christie's
Jul 1998 £1,610 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leotax camera worth?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Leotax body has hammered at around £99, though the value of any individual example depends on the specific model and condition.

How much does a Leotax camera sell for today?

Public hammer data is sparse, with one recorded UK sale at £99; clean, working examples of scarcer variants can price higher, but reliable comparables are limited.

Who made Leotax cameras?

Leotax cameras were built by the Japanese maker Showa Kogaku and sold as Leica screw-mount rangefinders.

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