Showa Kogaku Leotax T
The Leotax T 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 era.
Sales data for the Leotax T is thin: a single UK auction hammer result in the record shows the body selling for £300 in 2018, which gives a reference point but not a reliable spread. Buyers asking what a Leotax T is worth today should treat that figure as indicative only, since wholesale saleroom prices for obscure Japanese rangefinders move with condition and completeness rather than tracking a steady median.
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: April 2024
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| Apr 2024 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 111) Title: A Showa Optical Leotax T Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Showa Optical Leotax T Rangefinder Camera, serial no 546011, shutter working, rangefinder working, body G-VG, with Fujinon L 5cm f/2.8 lens, barrel |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36896) Title: Leotax T
Description:
Japanese Leica copy in excellent condition, with collapsible M39 Konishiroku Hexar 3.5/50mm no.1318862 (good optics with only minimal cleaning marks on front element) Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leotax T worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Leotax T sells for around £300 at hammer, though with only one data point the true market value could vary significantly with condition.
How much does a Leotax T sell for at UK auction?
The single recorded saleroom result is £300, achieved in 2018; that price reflects the wholesale hammer level before commission rather than a dealer retail figure.
Is the Leotax T a Leica copy?
It is a Japanese 39mm screw-mount rangefinder in the same family as other Leotax bodies built by Showa Kogaku, sharing the Leica thread-mount lens compatibility.