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Leitz MD-2 black

The Leitz MD-2 is a 35mm film camera body based on the Leica M rangefinder platform, introduced in the late 1970s as a viewfinder-less variant intended for scientific, technical and reproduction use. The black-finished MD-2 retains the M bayonet mount but omits the rangefinder and viewfinder, positioning it as a specialist tool rather than a general-purpose rangefinder.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the black MD-2 have clustered in a tight band: individual results sit between £400 and £500, with a median around £430. Because the MD-2 is a niche body, condition and completeness drive value, and today's saleroom results show the model sells for broadly similar figures to where it traded a decade ago, meaning the worth of a clean example has held steady rather than climbed sharply.

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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: July 2025

Date Price Source
Jul 2025 £403 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
Mar 2025 £312 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £403 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
May 2023 £2,500 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 EUR 550 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 220 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 500 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 650 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 460 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 521 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 625 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Dec 2003 £352 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 2001 £763 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 2000 £763 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jan 2000 £805 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jul 1998 £977 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leitz MD-2 black worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the value of a black MD-2 between roughly £400 and £500, with a median near £430.

How much does a Leitz MD-2 sell for at auction?

Clean black MD-2 bodies have sold for £403 twice in the last two years, with earlier examples reaching up to £500.

Why does the MD-2 have no viewfinder?

The MD-2 was designed as a technical and reproduction body, so Leitz omitted the rangefinder and viewfinder to suit microscope, copy-stand and scientific applications.

Is the black MD-2 rarer than the chrome version?

The black-finish MD-2 appears less frequently at UK auction than chrome examples, and the limited sales data available supports a modest premium for clean black bodies.

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