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Showa Kogaku Leotax DIV

The Leotax DIV is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera made by Showa Kogaku, part of the postwar family of Leica screw-mount copies produced in Japan. It uses the Leica Thread Mount (M39) and follows the Barnack-style body layout that defined the maker's output through the late 1940s and 1950s.

Sales data for the Leotax DIV is very limited, so its current value should be treated as indicative rather than definitive. The single recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £220, achieved in 2016, which gives a rough benchmark for what a complete working example sells for at saleroom level today. With so few comparables, the price a buyer pays in 2026 will hinge almost entirely on cosmetic condition, shutter health, and whether an original lens is included.

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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: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £700 Special Auction Services
Jun 2021 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 310 Leitz Auction
Jun 1999 £172 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leotax DIV worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Leotax DIV has sold for around £220 at hammer, though with only one data point the true market value could vary widely depending on condition.

How much does a Leotax DIV sell for at auction?

The one recorded UK saleroom result shows a hammer price of £220, which is a reasonable starting reference for a functional example but not a guaranteed value.

Is the Leotax DIV a Leica copy?

Yes — it is one of the Japanese Barnack-style 35mm rangefinders built around the Leica Thread Mount (M39), so it accepts the wide range of LTM lenses made by Showa Kogaku and other manufacturers.

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