How Much Is a Used Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Worth? (2026 Price Guide)
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Is the price right? A quick buy-guide for the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
A quick gut-check for any listing below — condition and accessories shift the line, so always read the listing.
Current Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Used Price in 2026
As of July 30, 2026: The fair range for a used Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) — where the middle half of listings sit — is $4,052–$5,870, around an asking median of $4,411. Confirmed sale prices are still thin for this model. The fair range (middle 50% of asking prices) is $4,052–$5,870; rare finishes and special editions push the full span far wider. The cheapest active listing right now is $3,300 (eBay US).
Market pace62 listed now · half are gone within 6 days, a fast-moving used market.
The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), released in 2015, is the second-generation monochrome-only M. It uses a 24MP CMOS sensor with the color filter array removed, delivering native black-and-white files at higher resolution and dynamic range than the original CCD Monochrom. Live view and video are included. On the used market the Typ 246 is the most accessible CMOS Monochrom and is highly regarded by black-and-white photographers for its tonality and high-ISO performance.
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Price by Region
Excludes special editions, collectables, bundles, and call-for-price listings.
| Region | Listings | Low | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 28 | $3,302 | $58,584 | $9,820 |
| North America | 20 | $3,300 | $74,995 | $10,922 |
| Japan | 6 | $4,000 | $7,855 | $5,497 |
| United Kingdom | 5 | $4,052 | $4,411 | $4,180 |
| Australia | 2 | $4,866 | $5,285 | $5,076 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | $3,520 | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What accessories add the most value to a used Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)?
Condition is the main driver of value; on a modern digital body the accessories that move price are the genuine battery and charger, which are expensive to replace, plus the original box and papers. There is no period-case or matching-number premium the way there is on vintage and collectible Leicas, so condition and shutter count matter far more.
Can a used Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) still be serviced?
Usually yes. Leica services its current and recent digital bodies, and the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) is new enough that support and parts are readily available. Servicing a digital body means sensor cleaning, firmware updates, and electronic repair, which Leica handles. Because most private and online sales are sold untested, check everything on arrival, especially the sensor, EVF, and card slots.
Was the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) part of the a la carte program?
Yes, but with a narrower menu than the film bodies. Leica's a la carte program (2004 to 2019) covered the M Monochrom (Typ 246) alongside the MP and M7, but because a digital M has a fixed rangefinder and no paint-over-brass finish, the options were essentially cosmetic: a custom leather covering from a range of certified colors and textures, and an individual engraving. So a digital a la carte body is set apart by its leather and engraving rather than by finish or finder, and it carries a smaller, more taste-dependent premium than a film a la carte camera. After the program closed in 2019, Leica offered a similar custom leather and engraving retrofit from 2020, so a later custom job is not strictly an a la carte camera. See our guide to the Leica a la carte program for the full picture.