Showa Kogaku Leotax T2L
The Leotax T2L is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera built by Showa Kogaku in the Leica screw-mount tradition. It belongs to the post-war family of Leotax bodies that competed with Canon and Nicca in the domestic and export rangefinder market of the 1950s.
Public auction data for the Leotax T2L is very thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £360 in late 2014 is the only reference point we hold, so any sense of what one is worth today is provisional rather than a reliable median or range. Hammer prices at UK auction exclude buyer's and seller's commission, and on a model this rarely traded, condition, completeness with a period lens, and cosmetic originality will move the price far more than any nominal benchmark. Buyers in 2026 should treat that figure as a single data point and watch fresh sales before committing.
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 2014
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 360 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30588) Title: Leotax T 2L (Elite)
Description:
in good working condition with rare LEONON 2/5cm no.233521 (cap) Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leotax T2L worth today?
On the limited evidence available, the only recorded UK auction hammer price is £360, so a realistic value sits around that figure subject to condition, but the sample is too small to quote a firm market price.
How much does a Leotax T2L sell for at auction?
The single tracked UK saleroom result sold for £360 hammer, excluding commission; with only one data point, future sales could land meaningfully above or below that level.
Is the Leotax T2L a good buyer's camera?
It appeals mainly to collectors of Japanese Leica-thread rangefinders rather than everyday users, and its value is driven more by originality and working condition than by headline specifications.