TechCamerasA host of rare and vintage Leica camera equipment is going under the hammer next monthThe 44th Leitz Photographica Auction is set to see some unbelievable gear go on saleWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

TechCamerasA host of rare and vintage Leica camera equipment is going under the hammer next monthThe 44th Leitz Photographica Auction is set to see some unbelievable gear go on saleWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

The 44th Leitz Photographica Auction is set to see some unbelievable gear go on sale

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Quick SummaryIconic camera brand, Leica, will host an auction of rare and unusual gear next month.The listings include a host of brilliant cameras and lenses, as well as a charity lot.

Iconic camera brand, Leica, will host an auction of rare and unusual gear next month.The listings include a host of brilliant cameras and lenses, as well as a charity lot.

Iconic camera brand, Leica, will host an auction of rare and unusual gear next month.The listings include a host of brilliant cameras and lenses, as well as a charity lot.

Iconic camera brand, Leica, will host an auction of rare and unusual gear next month.

The listings include a host of brilliant cameras and lenses, as well as a charity lot.

If you’re a fan of thebest camerason the market, you’ll definitely have come across the name Leica. The German brand are steeped in history, both in terms of shaping the industry and as the kit behind a host of iconic imagery.

Neither of those are the focus today, though. See, back before the 60MP sensors and  the snazzy, modern processors, Leica were renowned for their film cameras. And, in fairness to them, they still are.

Image1of3The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

Image1of3The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

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The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)

The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)

The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)

The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)

The definition of run and gun!(Image credit: Leica)

Leica camera from the Leitz Photographica Auction

A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)

A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)

A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)

A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)

A rare M2P Black Paint – just one of six!(Image credit: Leica)

Leica camera from the Leitz Photographica Auction

A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

A Summilux 1.4/35mm up for charity auction(Image credit: Leica)

Leica camera from the Leitz Photographica Auction

One of the coolest is a Leica M2P camera from 1958. That’s a ‘black paint’ edition, of which just six were produced. A full kit of goodies are included in that lot, too, making it certain to turn a few heads.

Speaking of turning heads, we’ll also see a Leitz ‘NY Rifle’ go up for auction. That’s an absolutely bonkers looking setup, with a rifle grip and trigger at the back and a lens on the front. Your camera body then sits in the middle, with an elongated viewfinder. Safe to say, this one will get some looks.

Last, but certainly not least, there is also a charity lot. The brand will auction off a Summilux 1.4/35mm lens, with all proceeds going to the charity Licht ins Dunkel.

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The auction will take place at the Leica head office in Wetzlar, Germany on the 8th of June.

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