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Showa Kogaku Leotax F

The Leotax F is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Showa Kogaku, part of the Leotax line of Leica screw-mount bodies made in Japan during the post-war era.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Leotax F have clustered around £300–£320, with a median near £310 based on the limited recent saleroom data available in 2026. These are wholesale-level results achieved in the auction market and exclude commission, so what a Leotax F sells for privately or through a dealer can sit higher; condition of the shutter and rangefinder strongly influences value.

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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: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 USD 850 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2025 EUR 650 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2024 EUR 340 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Oct 2024 £180 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2022 £250 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £248 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 320 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 300 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 650 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 300 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 300 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Apr 2003 £176 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 1999 £230 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 1998 £218 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Leotax F worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the Leotax F in the £300–£320 range, though price varies with cosmetic condition and shutter accuracy.

How much does a Leotax F sell for at auction?

Verified saleroom records show hammer prices of £300 and £320, giving a working median value of around £310 before buyer's commission.

Is the Leotax F a good buyer's camera?

It appeals to collectors of Japanese Leica-copy rangefinders; the price reflects scarcity rather than feature parity with later bodies, so buy on condition.

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