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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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2017 EUR 200 Leitz Auction