A Rare Leica M3 Sells for Over $700,000
A Leica M3 black paint was sold at the Wetzlar Camera Auction for an unbelievable amount, making it a once-in-a-lifetime buy.
The Leica M3 represents the pinnacle of Leica collecting, and this particular model, paired with its original lenses, is hard to find in this condition and early manufacturing year.
- Leitz Elmar 50mm f/2.8 lens
- Elmarit 90mm f/2.8 lens
The Leica M3 Black Paint recently sold for €625,000 (around US$722,000) at the 7th Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 11, 2025, making it one of the earliest Black Paint versions ever made.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Author's summary: Leica M3 sold for over $700,000.
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