Showa Kogaku Leotax F (1956: Leotax Co.)
The Leotax F is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica screw mount, produced in Japan during the 1950s by Leotax Co. (the successor to Showa Kogaku). It belonged to a family of Japanese-built Leica-style rangefinders aimed at photographers seeking an affordable alternative to German bodies of the same period.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result — £200 in 2017 — the Leotax F has a very thin price history at saleroom level today, and that figure should be treated as a sparse data point rather than a reliable market value. Buyers researching what a Leotax F is worth or sells for should expect prices to vary widely based on cosmetic condition, shutter health and whether a period lens is included.
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: June 2017
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35061) Title: Showa Kogaku Leotax F (1956)
Description:
second version Leotax F in very fine working condition, with Konishiroku Hexar 3.5/50mm no.1321477 Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leotax F worth at UK auction today?
The only recorded hammer price in the supplied data is £200 from 2017, so any current value estimate carries significant uncertainty and depends heavily on condition.
How much does a Leotax F sell for compared with other Japanese screw-mount rangefinders?
There is insufficient sales data here to make a direct comparison; the single £200 hammer result places it in the modest end of the vintage rangefinder market rather than at collector-premium levels.
Who made the Leotax F?
It was produced by Leotax Co. in Japan, the firm that succeeded Showa Kogaku, and uses the Leica screw mount shared with many Japanese rangefinders of the 1950s.