Updates, tips, and insights about used Leica cameras.
February 2026
eBay is the 800-pound gorilla in almost any online marketplace for used (and sometimes new) equipment. On usedcameratracker.com and usedlenstracker.com you'll find independent sellers ranging from mom-and-pop stores with 7 cameras to big players listing hundreds. Even with the effort of scouring the web, nothing comes close to the eBay marketplace for used Leica equipment.
February 2026
I am a Leica M shooter and I use both film and digital cameras. Everyone has their own reasons for shooting with Leica cameras. Mine are manifold: first, access to the huge native lens library and second, the view through the finder of an M camera is for me superior to an EVF. I like manual controls, in particular manual focusing. The M has all those things in spades. So here I am.
February 2026
Buying a used Leica camera is one of the best ways to enter the Leica ecosystem without paying full retail price. Whether you're after a classic film body like the M2 or a modern digital like the M11, the used market offers excellent value. Here are some practical tips to help you make a smart purchase.
March 2026
If you're shopping for a used Leica, high-end mirrorless body, or vintage lens on eBay, you've probably noticed listings that seem too good to be true. A Leica M6 for $1,800 when every other one is listed at $4,500? A Summilux 50mm for $900 when the going rate is $3,000?
February 2026
When I first started building this site, I tried to come up with a way to normalize the camera condition ratings. Each seller has their own method for rating condition, but I thought I could get them all onto a 5 point scale from ranging from mint to poor condition. That would have made for easy comparison of camera condition between sellers. It isn't that simple...
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