How Much Is a Used Leica M1 Worth? (2026 Price Guide)
33 total listings · $963–$1,394 typical range · updated daily
Live data, refreshed daily. Last updated . Reviewed by Ked, a Leica M shooter (film and digital).
Is the price right? A quick buy-guide for the Leica M1
Dealunder $964grab it
Fair$964–$1,394the going rate
Highover $1,394room to negotiate
A quick gut-check for any listing below — condition
and accessories shift the line, so always read the listing.
Current Leica M1 Used Price in 2026
$739what buyers actually pay · recent sales (asking median $1,136)
As of July 30, 2026: Used Leica M1 bodies are listed at a median of $1,136, but they actually change hands around $739 — buyers typically pay at or below the bottom of the asking range. The fair range (middle 50% of asking prices) is $964–$1,394; rare finishes and special editions push the full span far wider. The cheapest active listing right now is $495 (eBay DE).
Market pace33 listed now · half are gone within 17 days, a steady-moving used market.
The Leica M1, produced from 1959 to 1964, is a viewfinder variant of the M2 designed for scientific and technical use rather than rangefinder photography. It retains the M-mount and bayonet but omits the rangefinder mechanism, with a fixed 35mm/50mm viewfinder. Roughly 9,650 units were produced, including about 208 olive bodies made for the German army with 50mm and 135mm frames. On the used market, the M1 attracts collectors and photographers who shoot scale-focus or zone-focus and prize the smaller, simpler form.
Leica M1 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.
