Leica is the most value-retaining camera brand there is, and with over 900 products our Leica range is one of the largest in the Netherlands: digital and analogue M bodies, the Q and SL series, more than three hundred lenses and an extensive collection of accessories.
Why a used Leica?
With no other brand is buying used as natural as with Leica: a large share of all Leicas in the world are older than their owner and still work. M glass from the sixties fits the newest digital body and holds its value like few other possessions. The market confirms it every day: well-maintained M bodies and Summicrons barely drop in price, and sought-after versions even rise. Passing on a Leica is the finest form of sustainability: these cameras are built to last generations.
M, Q, SL or analogue?
- M series — the classic rangefinder, digital and analogue, with lenses that have fitted since 1954. The M11 family (M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom) leads the demand.
- Q line — full-frame compact with a fixed Summilux; the Q2 and Q3 are the favourite entry into Leica land.
- SL — the modern autofocus system on L-mount, also lovely with M glass through an adapter.
- Analogue — the M6 and M3 remain the reference for film photography, and the R SLRs are the brand's quiet bargains.
- Lenses — the Summilux-M 35mm and Summicron-M 35mm ASPH are the eternal classics, and the Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 remains the dream lens.
What we look for in used Leica
With Leica in particular, provenance and condition count. Our specialists check the calibration of the rangefinder — the one point an M must be checked on — alongside the shutter, sensor and electronics. The glass goes under bright light: fungus, haze and cleaning marks directly affect a Leica's value and rendering. On digital Ms we know the sensitivities per generation and inspect accordingly; on analogue bodies we measure the shutter speeds and the light meter. We also describe the cosmetic condition precisely, because for collectors it partly determines the price, and we note particulars such as 6-bit coding. Every copy comes with its own photos and a 12-month warranty.
Selling a Leica?
For Leica we pay above-average prices, also for analogue classics and loose lenses. Request an offer online; offsetting against a purchase is possible straight away. The full lens range is listed under Leica lenses, and trying one on is always possible in Geldermalsen.
