Leitz M-A (Typ 127)
The Leica M-A (Typ 127) is a fully mechanical 35mm film rangefinder camera using the Leica M bayonet mount. Introduced in 2014, it was positioned at the top of the M film line as a battery-free body with no light meter, aimed at users who want a purely mechanical workflow.
Auction data for the M-A (Typ 127) is thin: a clean example sold for £1,900 at UK auction in late 2025, which gives the only firm hammer-price reference point heading into 2026. Because that figure is a wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail asking price, dealer and private-sale listings today typically sit well above what the camera sells for under the hammer, and a single data point should be treated as indicative rather than a settled market value.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Edition 100 Pre-Series / Null Series (Nxx/25) | — | — | 1 | £16,000 – £16,000 |
| Titan Set (w/ titanium APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH) | — | — | 2 | £24,000 – £26,000 |
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
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| Nov 2025 | £1,900 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 449) Title: A Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
A Leica M-A (Typ 127) Rangefinder Camera Body, Chrome, Wetzlar Germany, serial no 4915672, 2014, shutter working, rangefinder working, body VG, with |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 6,500,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02119) Title: Leica M-A no.5000000 'Pope Francis'
Description:
As a gesture of appreciation, Leica AG presented His Holiness Pope Francis with a unique Leica M-A camera, accompanied by the legendary Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 lens. Both the camera and lens bear the exclusive serial number 5000000, signifying another milestone in the history of Leica. |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 24,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titan Set (w/ titanium APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01869) Title: Leica M-A 'Titan' set
Description:
Beautiful special edition set limited to 250 pieces, incl. body Leica M-A in Titanium finish, with serial number no.5663267 and special number 219/250, with special Titanium Apo-Summicon-M Asph. 2/50mm no.4812361 (also engraved 219/250), in mint condition, only few light marks on the top plate complete with all accessories, papers and maker's boxes. Estimate: EUR 32,000 - EUR 36,000 |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 17,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00252) Title: Leica M-A 'Titan' set
Description:
Beautiful special edition set limited to 250 pieces, incl. body Leica M-A in Titanium finish, with special number 139/250, with special Titanium Apo-Summicon-M Asph. 2/50mm no.4812281 (also engraved 139/250), in unused condition, only light flaws in the finish on the hood and front ring lens, complete with all accessories, papers and maker's boxes. Estimate: EUR 32,000 - EUR 34,000 |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 30,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41409) Title: Leica M-A 'Titan' set
Description:
beautiful special edition set limited to 250 pieces, incl. body Leica M-A in Titanium finish, with special number 079/250, with special Titanium Apo-Summicon-M Asph. 2/50mm no.4812221 (also engraved 079/250), complete with all accessories, papers and maker's boxes, in perfect, unused condition Estimate: EUR 32,000 - EUR 34,000 |
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| Nov 2022 | USD 26,000 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | Titan Set (w/ titanium APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH) | |
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Auction: November 2022 Results (Lot 310) Title: Leica M-A Titan Set Nr. 9027062 (091/250)
Description:
Leica M-A Titan Set Nr. 9027062 (091/250) |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 16,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Edition 100 Pre-Series / Null Series (Nxx/25) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39470) Title: Leica M-A Edition 100 pre-series * CHARITY LOT
Description:
an original pre-series M-A from the famous 'Edition 100' set issued to celebrate 100 years of Leica photography, body finished in solid stainless steel, in almost mint condition (only one tiny scratch near the rewind lever), with cap, strap, special box without model designation Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 2,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38197) Title: Leica M-A (Typ 127) chrome
Description:
modern mechanical Leica M camera in mint, unused condition, complete with cap, strap, papers and one box of Kodak 400TX Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica M-A (Typ 127) worth at auction?
The most recent UK hammer result on file is £1,900 from November 2025; with only one verified sale, that figure is the best available reference for current auction value rather than a confirmed market median.
How much does a Leica M-A (Typ 127) sell for second-hand?
At saleroom level the camera sells for around £1,900 based on the latest recorded result, though retail and dealer prices for this still-current model are noticeably higher.
Does the price of an M-A depend on condition?
Yes — because the M-A is valued partly for its cosmetic finish and mechanical feel, examples with clean brass plates, original leatherette and a properly aligned rangefinder command the strongest prices, while marked or serviced bodies sit below the headline value.