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Showa Kogaku Leotax K

The Leotax K is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Showa Kogaku, part of the Leotax line of Leica screw-mount bodies built in Japan during the post-war period. It was a mid-range offering aimed at photographers seeking a Leica-pattern camera at a lower price than the German originals.

UK auction hammer prices for the Leotax K have been recorded at £212 and £300, giving a working range of roughly £210–£300 with a midpoint near £260 at saleroom level in 2026. With only a small number of tracked results, individual condition and completeness (case, caps, original finish) drive what each example sells for, and prices remain wholesale figures rather than dealer retail.

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
May 2024 £212 Flints Auctions
Nov 2005 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Sep 1998 £276 Christie's