How Much Is a Used Leica II (Model D) Worth? (2026 Price Guide)
51 total listings · $548–$1,156 typical range · updated daily
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Is the price right? A quick buy-guide for the Leica II (Model D)
Dealunder $549grab it
Fair$549–$1,156the going rate
Highover $1,156room to negotiate
A quick gut-check for any listing below — condition
and accessories shift the line, so always read the listing.
Current Leica II (Model D) Used Price in 2026
$466what buyers actually pay · recent sales (asking median $810)
As of July 30, 2026: Used Leica II (Model D) bodies are listed at a median of $810, but they actually change hands around $466 — buyers typically pay at or below the bottom of the asking range. The fair range (middle 50% of asking prices) is $549–$1,156; rare finishes and special editions push the full span far wider. The cheapest active listing right now is $266 (eBay JP).
Market pace51 listed now · half are gone within 14 days, a fast-moving used market.
The Leica II, or Model D, introduced in 1932, was the first Leica with a built-in coupled rangefinder, the feature that defined the camera for decades to come. Demand was strong enough that owners sent earlier bodies back to Leitz to have rangefinders fitted. It uses the standardized 39mm screw mount, has a top shutter speed of 1/500, and has no slow speeds, with separate windows for the rangefinder and viewfinder. It was offered first in black with nickel fittings and then in chrome, and somewhere in the region of 52,000 to 55,000 were produced into the late 1930s. The Leica II is a historically important and still usable rangefinder for buyers who do not need slow speeds.
Leica II (Model D) Price by Region
Excludes special editions, collectables, bundles, and call-for-price listings.
Usually yes. Leica services many current and recent models, and independent specialists handle older and discontinued bodies, including the clean-lube-adjust (CLA) that vintage cameras often need. Parts can be limited on older or electronic models, so budget for a possible service and factor a CLA into the price on a body that has not been serviced recently.
What makes the Leica II historically important?
It was the first Leica, and one of the first cameras of any kind, with a built-in coupled rangefinder, meaning the rangefinder is mechanically linked to the lens so focusing and measuring distance happen together. This is the feature that established the Leica rangefinder formula. Earlier Leica I owners valued it enough to send their cameras to the factory for a rangefinder retrofit.
Does the Leica II have slow shutter speeds?
No. The Leica II tops out at 1/500 and has no slow-speed range below roughly 1/20. The dedicated slow-speed dial that reaches one second was added by the Leica III in 1933. If you want slow speeds in a body of this era, choose a III rather than a II.
Leica II or Leica III, which should I buy?
The III is the more capable user camera: it adds slow speeds down to one second, strap lugs, and a higher-magnification rangefinder that is easier to focus, especially with longer lenses. The II is simpler, often a little cheaper, and historically the more significant model as the original rangefinder Leica. For shooting, most people prefer the III; for collecting the earliest coupled-rangefinder design, the II has the stronger story.
What should I check when buying a used Leica II?
Inspect both shutter curtains in bright light for pinholes and light leaks, and confirm the rangefinder patch is visible and that focusing coincidence actually moves with the lens. The separate finder windows are typically dim, so check for haze and clarity. Cross-check the serial against published tables, watch for any military or special engravings that are commonly faked, and budget for a service on an unserviced body.
