Market Digest - November 15, 2024
Upgrade your daily drivers
Leica M8.2 & Light Lens Lab 35mm F2
Each M8.2 on the market is going to give you a different problem. Ours has the “coffee stain” LCD back (who needs it anyway), others have dead pixels, and the shutter actuation can really go off the rails. But we love the color science of the Kodak CCD, and it’s a fantastic camera. If you never shoot above 160ISO.
This listing is “cosmetically loved” but in great working condition and the price is right. Modeled after Leica’s 35mm f2 Summicron, this lens from Light Lens Lab is a solid, affordable alternative.
This M8 just dropped to $1,800, and the collapsable 35mm is $850 on r/photomarket
Leica M4 & Zeiss C Biogon T 35mm ZM 2.8
Here’s an M4 in fantastic condition with Zeiss glass. The Biogon 35mm is one of the best 35s available and would pair nicely with the M4. Check out some sample shots on Lomography. While the body on this M4 seems to be in great shape, it may be due for a CLA.
$2,200 for the kit on r/photomarket
Leica M9-P Black Paint
Speaking of rolling the dice on early digital Leicas, this beautiful M9-P is on FredMiranda, sporting a replaced sensor (ID: 11). We think the M9-P is the model to get, but save up for a pricey ID 15-16 replacement to corrosion-proof it.
$2,450 via PayPal on FredMiranda
Leica M2 with Leicavit Rapidwinder
This M2 is priced to move and comes with a Rapidwinder and walnut storage case. It also includes the original bottom plate, which can be difficult to track down when the Leicavit is included. This package sports some fantastic details like the long film advance lever and the Leicavit engraving on the rapidwinder.
Listed at $3350.00 on FredMiranda
OstLicht Camera Auction — Shanghai
The OstLicht auction is going live this weekend. We’ll dive into final values next week. Getting in on the bidding? Let us know. We’ll be trying not to bid on this Safari M8.2.
Stay tuned for more exceptional finds. Have a cool camera for sale? Let us know.
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