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Showa Kogaku Leotax F

The Leotax F is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Showa Kogaku, part of the Leotax line of Leica screw-mount bodies made in Japan during the post-war era.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Leotax F have clustered around £300–£320, with a median near £310 based on the limited recent saleroom data available in 2026. These are wholesale-level results achieved in the auction market and exclude commission, so what a Leotax F sells for privately or through a dealer can sit higher; condition of the shutter and rangefinder strongly influences value.

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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 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Nov 2024 EUR 340 Leitz Auction
Oct 2024 £180 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2022 £250 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £248 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Apr 2003 £176 Christie's
May 1999 £230 Christie's
Nov 1998 £218 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leotax F worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the Leotax F in the £300–£320 range, though price varies with cosmetic condition and shutter accuracy.

How much does a Leotax F sell for at auction?

Verified saleroom records show hammer prices of £300 and £320, giving a working median value of around £310 before buyer's commission.

Is the Leotax F a good buyer's camera?

It appeals to collectors of Japanese Leica-copy rangefinders; the price reflects scarcity rather than feature parity with later bodies, so buy on condition.

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