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Leica · Rangefinder
Best safe deal right now£1,334 Not stated · Body only · Germany · 29% under typical
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Leica M5Used price, value & today's best deals
The big, metered M5, the underrated Leica.
- Type
- Rangefinder
- Film
- 35mm
- Made
- 1971–1975
- Lens mount
- Leica M
- Exposure
- Manual (match-needle)
- Without a battery
- Works (mechanical)
Fair price · Working not stated, body only
£1,889
most £1,631–£2,297 · eBay UK, delivered
−50%−25%typical+25%+50%
Where most listings sitTypicalBest safe deal now
Updated 50 min ago
Price sheet
eBay UK · typical Buy It Now price, delivered, import VAT included| Working? | With one lens | Body only | With lenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested / working | 1 listedtoo few to say | £1,412from £1,034 · 25 | – |
| Working not stated | 1 listedtoo few to say | £1,889from £886 · 28 | 1 listedtoo few to say |
| Untested or faulty | – | 2 listedtoo few to say | – |
| New / unused | – | – | – |
Each group has its own typical price, so an untested body is never compared with a tested camera and lens. Collector editions (black paint, titanium, limited runs) are shown but left out of the averages.
Price history
eBay UK · daily typical asking price
We started tracking this camera on 23 Oct 2026. The chart fills in as we record prices each day.
72 listings
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01 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 rangefinder camera in Silver Chrome. See Description UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer contactsheets · 100% · 46 feedback- Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£886 incl. £12 postage 53% under · check it View on eBay → -
02 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Silver Chrome Body M Mount Film Camera
JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer riversideworks_japan · 98.4% · 14,728 feedback- Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
£926 free postage + ~£154 import VAT 51% under · check it View on eBay → -
03 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Leica M5 Chrome UKTestedBody only Serviced / CLAPrivate sellerBest Offer magoja-24 · 100% · 67 feedback£1,034 incl. £14 postage 27% under typical View on eBay → -
04 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Silver Chrome Body M Type Film Camera JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer riversideworks_japan · 98.4% · 14,728 feedback- Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
£1,043 free postage + ~£174 import VAT 45% under · check it View on eBay → -
05 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED READ [OVERHAUL] Leica M5 Black 35mm 2 Lug Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 35mm lensBlackPrivate seller kawamura-camera · 99.7% · 1,795 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£1,147 incl. £22 postage + ~£191 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
06 ▸ JP ▸ UNTESTED Meter NG! [Near MINT] Leica M5 Silver Chrome 2 Lug 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera JapanUntestedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer sora2024 · 100% · 714 feedback- The light meter doesn't work
- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£1,162 free postage + ~£194 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
07 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED 🎦Meter Works【 Exc+5 】Leica M5 Black 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Manual... JapanTestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentBlackPrivate seller full-moon_camera_tokyo · 99.8% · 985 feedback£1,182 free postage + ~£197 import VAT 16% under typical View on eBay → -
08 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED All works!! [MINT w/Cap] Leica M5 Black 2Lug 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller sakura_photograph_japan · 100% · 308 feedback£1,208 free postage + ~£201 import VAT 14% under typical View on eBay → -
09 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works! [ Near MINT ] Leica M5 Late 3 Lug Black 35mm Rangefinder From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackDealer nbz-jp · 100% · 29,316 feedback£1,264 incl. £22 postage + ~£211 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
10 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works! [MINT] Leica M5 Rangefinder Film Camera 3 Lug Late Black Body JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller shibaroku_camera_japan · 100% · 558 feedback£1,266 free postage + ~£211 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
11 ▸ IT ▸ NOT STATED Leitz Wetzlar Germany Camera, Leica M5
ItalyNot statedBody onlyPrivate seller 2d 1h · 0 bids pamela201212 · 100% · 422 feedback£1,276 incl. £21 postage Current bid Bid on eBay → -
12 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [Exc+5] Leica M5 Black 2 Lug Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentBlackPrivate seller authentic.heritage.japan · 100% · 575 feedback£1,312 free postage + ~£219 import VAT 7% under typical View on eBay → -
13 ▸ DE ▸ NOT STATED Leitz Wetzlar Leica M5 Body No.1345978 Year 1972
GermanyNot statedBody onlyDealerBest Offer prinzessinalexa · 100% · 38,774 feedback£1,334 incl. £25 postage + ~£222 import VAT 29% under typical View on eBay → -
14 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED SN 129xxxx [Mint+++] Leica Leitz M5 Black Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera Japan JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer asakusa-camera-japan · 100% · 1,361 feedback£1,336 incl. £30 postage + ~£223 import VAT 29% under typical View on eBay → -
15 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [MINT] Leica M5 Rangefinder Silver Body Film Camera 2Lugs From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller bgnsc_47 · 100% · 767 feedback£1,339 incl. £30 postage + ~£223 import VAT 5% under typical View on eBay → -
16 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [ MINT ] Leica M5 Black 35mm Rangefinder Camera From Japan #2932 JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller japan-collection-camera-take · 100% · 1,975 feedback£1,368 free postage + ~£228 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
17 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [Top MINT] Leica M5 Black 35mm Rangefinder Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller wasatoro_camera_japan · 100% · 150 feedback£1,398 free postage + ~£233 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
18 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Leica M5 Chrome 3 Lug 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Body Meter Works [MINT] JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer questers_jp · 100% · 100 feedback£1,407 free postage + ~£235 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
19 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Late 3 Lug Meter Works! [Near MINT] Leica M5 Black 35mm Rangefinder From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackPrivate seller toyo_camera_japan · 100% · 1,091 feedback£1,412 incl. £22 postage + ~£235 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
20 ▸ DE ▸ NOT STATED Leitz Wetzlar Leica M5 Camera + Summicron 5cm 1:2 Lens GermanyNot statedBundleDealer analog-digital-depot · 99.7% · 10,165 feedback£1,420 incl. £33 postage + ~£237 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
21 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* *Near Mint* Leica M5 Rangefinder Film Camera 2 Lug Black Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackDealer yama-store2018 · 99.7% · 1,995 feedback£1,424 free postage + ~£237 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
22 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED CLA'D [ N MINT ] Meter Works Leica M5 Black Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody only Serviced / CLAGraded Near MintBlackPrivate seller sadasak_999 · 100% · 624 feedback£1,491 free postage + ~£249 import VAT 6% over typical View on eBay → -
23 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Early Model [MINT] Leitz Leica M5 Silver Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller hakata_camera_japan · 100% · 773 feedback£1,518 incl. £26 postage + ~£253 import VAT 7% over typical View on eBay → -
24 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [MINT w/ Strap, Case] Leica M5 Black Rangefinder Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller zakky-camera-japan · 99.8% · 1,327 feedback£1,540 incl. £30 postage + ~£257 import VAT 18% under typical View on eBay → -
25 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* READ [N Mint+++ w/ Box, Case] Leica M5 Black 2 Lug Rangefinder Body from Japan JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackBoxedDealer asakusa-camera-japan · 100% · 1,361 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£1,560 incl. £30 postage + ~£260 import VAT 10% over typical View on eBay → -
26 ▸ DE ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Chrome + Excellent (279515) GermanyNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer fotopro24 · 100% · 40,076 feedback£1,566 incl. £17 postage + ~£261 import VAT 17% under typical View on eBay → -
27 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [ TOP MINT ] Leica M5 Black Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera Japan #3258 JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller japan-collection-camera-take · 100% · 1,975 feedback£1,570 free postage + ~£262 import VAT 11% over typical View on eBay → -
28 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Leica M5 35mm Film Rangefinder Camera Black Chrome Body Only *Excellent* UKTestedBody only Film testedGraded ExcellentBlackDealer kent_camera_club · 100% · 62 feedback£1,612 incl. £12 postage 14% over typical View on eBay → -
29 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED CLA'd [ MINT ] Leica M5 Chrome 2-Lug 2 Lug Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody only Serviced / CLAGraded MintPrivate seller fullsun.shop · 100% · 713 feedback£1,650 free postage + ~£275 import VAT 17% over typical View on eBay → -
30 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Black 3 Lug Rangefinder Film Camera [Exc+5] JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentBlackDealer riversideworks_japan · 98.4% · 14,728 feedback£1,653 free postage + ~£275 import VAT 13% under typical View on eBay → -
31 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [N MINT 1973] LEICA M5 BLACK Late 3 Lug Rangefinder Film Camera w/ Adapter JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackDealer camera-lady777 · 100% · 515 feedback£1,673 free postage + ~£279 import VAT 18% over typical View on eBay → -
32 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Black / 35829.1
AustriaNot statedBody onlyBlackDealer www_leicashop_com · 98.9% · 9,175 feedback£1,687 incl. £67 postage + ~£281 import VAT 11% under typical View on eBay → -
33 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 chrome 2-lug / 35873.30 AustriaNot statedBody onlyDealer www_leicashop_com · 98.9% · 9,175 feedback£1,687 incl. £67 postage + ~£281 import VAT 11% under typical View on eBay → -
34 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Top Mint w/ Strap] Leica M5 Black 3 Lug Rangefinder Film Camera Body from JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller classic.camera.japan · 99.8% · 488 feedback£1,710 free postage + ~£285 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
35 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Rangefinder Film Camera Body Silver JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer riversideworks_japan · 98.4% · 14,728 feedback£1,741 free postage + ~£290 import VAT 8% under typical View on eBay → -
36 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Mint+++ w/ Box, Manual] Leica M5 Black 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera from Japan JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer asakusa-camera-japan · 100% · 1,361 feedback£1,766 incl. £30 postage + ~£294 import VAT 7% under typical View on eBay → -
37 ▸ JP ▸ UNTESTED* ▶️Meter Work! 3 Lugs【N MINT w/Strap】Leica M5 Red Silver Chrome Camera from... JapanUntestedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller japanyuichi · 100% · 1,482 feedback- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£1,768 incl. £30 postage + ~£295 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
38 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* 2 Lug, Leather case [MINT] Leica M5 Black Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller hirkurib_49 · 99.6% · 644 feedback£1,823 free postage + ~£304 import VAT 29% over typical View on eBay → -
39 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Black 3 Lug Used JapanNot statedBody onlyBlackDealer riversideworks_japan · 98.4% · 14,728 feedback£1,860 free postage + ~£310 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
40 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* 3Lug Meter Work [Top MINT] Leica M5 Rangefinder RF Silver 35mm Film Camera JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer ageha.b-48 · 100% · 956 feedback£1,865 incl. £29 postage + ~£311 import VAT 32% over typical View on eBay → -
41 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Rangefinder Film Camera Body Silver JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer riversideworks_japan · 98.4% · 14,728 feedback£1,889 free postage + ~£315 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
42 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 chrome 2-lug / 35792.16 AustriaNot statedBody onlyDealer www_leicashop_com · 98.9% · 9,175 feedback£1,908 incl. £56 postage + ~£318 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
43 ▸ DE ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Chrome + Top (279515) GermanyNot statedBody onlyDealer fotopro24 · 100% · 40,076 feedback£1,910 incl. £17 postage + ~£318 import VAT About typical View on eBay →
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44 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 2Lug Silver Chrome Film Camera [Excellent] 88-H63 JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer iconcamera · 100% · 3,069 feedback£1,918 incl. £25 postage + ~£320 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
45 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED 50th Jahre Anniversary [Almost MINT] Leica M5 Silver Rangefinder Camera JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintCollector editionDealer wasabi.camera_825 · 100% · 675 feedback£2,062 free postage + ~£344 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
46 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Lens New Meter Works [MINT w/Strap] Leica M5 2Lug Nokton SC 35mm F1.4 From JAPAN JapanTestedWith 35mm lensGraded MintPrivate seller ryutaka-94 · 100% · 358 feedback£2,132 incl. £30 postage + ~£355 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
47 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 JAHRE 50th Anniversary Camera JapanNot statedBody onlyCollector editionDealer riversideworks_japan · 98.4% · 14,728 feedback£2,170 free postage + ~£362 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
48 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works! [Top MINT] Leica M5 Black 3Lug 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer sora2024 · 100% · 714 feedback£2,183 free postage + ~£364 import VAT 55% over typical View on eBay → -
49 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Body Manual Focus from Japan N1023 JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,233 free postage + ~£372 import VAT 18% over typical View on eBay → -
50 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Body Silver Chrome from Japan E0514 JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,233 free postage + ~£372 import VAT 18% over typical View on eBay → -
51 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Black 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera 3 Lug Strap Mount from Japan N1023 JapanNot statedBody onlyBlackDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,297 free postage + ~£383 import VAT 22% over typical View on eBay → -
52 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Black 3 Lug 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Body Vintage 3-Lug M1006 JapanNot statedBody onlyBlackDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,297 free postage + ~£383 import VAT 22% over typical View on eBay → -
53 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED 50th Anniversary [OVERHAUL] Leica Leitz M5 Black Rangefinder Camera body JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyCollector editionBlackPrivate seller kawamura-camera · 99.7% · 1,795 feedback£2,305 incl. £22 postage + ~£384 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
54 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Black Chrome 3 Lug 35mm Rangefinder Camera Body from Japan E0806 JapanNot statedBody onlyBlackDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,319 free postage + ~£386 import VAT 23% over typical View on eBay → -
55 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Black Rangefinder Camera Body Early Production Version from Japan E0812 JapanNot statedBody onlyBlackDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,319 free postage + ~£386 import VAT 23% over typical View on eBay → -
56 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Late Model [MINT in Box] Leica M5 Rangefinder Silver 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedPrivate seller hakusan_camera · 100% · 709 feedback£2,359 incl. £30 postage + ~£393 import VAT 67% over typical View on eBay → -
57 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works【MINT in BOX】 Leica M5 Black 2 Lug Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer camera_specialty_store-jpn · 100% · 995 feedback£2,390 incl. £30 postage + ~£398 import VAT 69% over typical View on eBay → -
58 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Late 3 Lug 【Unused in BOX 】 Leica M5 Silver Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedDealer camera_specialty_store-jpn · 100% · 995 feedback£2,408 incl. £30 postage + ~£401 import VAT 71% over typical View on eBay → -
59 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED RARE 50th Anniversary [MINT] Leica Leitz M5 Black Rangefinder Camera body JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintCollector editionBlackPrivate seller kawamura-camera · 99.7% · 1,795 feedback£2,462 incl. £22 postage + ~£410 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
60 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Leitz Leica M5 Camera Body Black w. Black Paint Excellent - Viewfinder Camera AustriaNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentCollector editionBlackDealerBest Offer vintage-cameras-by-boris · 100% · 9,519 feedback£2,531 incl. £17 postage + ~£422 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
61 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 film camera body chrome 3 Lug boxed AustriaNot statedBody onlyBoxedDealerBest Offer vintage-cameras-by-boris · 100% · 9,519 feedback£2,631 incl. £17 postage + ~£439 import VAT 39% over typical View on eBay → -
62 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Silver 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Body Metered from Japan E0612 JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,708 free postage + ~£451 import VAT 43% over typical View on eBay → -
63 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Silver 50th Anniversary Rangefinder Film Camera from Japan E0517 JapanNot statedBody onlyCollector editionDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,835 free postage + ~£473 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
64 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Silver 50th Anniversary Rangefinder Camera Body from Japan D0512 JapanNot statedBody onlyCollector editionDealerBest Offer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£2,835 free postage + ~£473 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
65 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Leitz Leica M5 Camera Body black w. Black Paint Top - Viewfinder Camera AustriaNot statedBody onlyCollector editionBlackDealerBest Offer vintage-cameras-by-boris · 100% · 9,519 feedback£2,854 incl. £17 postage + ~£476 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
66 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 film camera body chrome 3 lug boxed AustriaNot statedBody onlyBoxedDealerBest Offer vintage-cameras-by-boris · 100% · 9,519 feedback£2,967 incl. £17 postage + ~£495 import VAT 57% over typical View on eBay → -
67 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Leica M5 50th Jahre (anniversary) Black Chrome Film Rangefinder Body Only CLA'd UKTestedBody only Serviced / CLACollector editionBlackDealer kent_camera_club · 100% · 62 feedback£3,112 incl. £12 postage Collector edition View on eBay → -
68 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 Early Version Silver 35mm Film Camera Body Rangefinder from Japan D1013 JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£3,334 free postage + ~£556 import VAT 76% over typical View on eBay → -
69 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED 【N MINT 】 Leica M5 Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera 50 Jahre Anniversary Black Japan JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintCollector editionBlackDealer momiji_kyoto · 99.5% · 843 feedback£3,373 free postage + ~£562 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
70 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Leica M5 50th Anniversary Rangefinder Film Camera From Japan E0507 JapanTestedBody onlyCollector editionDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£3,482 free postage + ~£580 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
71 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Leica M5 50th Anniversary Rangefinder Film Camera Body Rare from Japan D0429 JapanTestedBody onlyCollector editionDealerBest Offer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£3,482 free postage + ~£580 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay → -
72 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Leica M5 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Rangefinder Black from Japan E0530 JapanNot statedBody onlyCollector editionBlackDealer kyoto_camera · 100% · 4,222 feedback£4,438 free postage + ~£740 import VAT Collector edition View on eBay →
Where these cameras are posted from
Japan56 listingscheapest tested £1,182
UK sellers4 listingscheapest tested £1,034
Europe12 listingsno tested Buy It Now
Prices from outside the UK include about 20% import VAT. Over £135 the courier may add a handling fee, and customs duty can apply. Work out the full cost with the import cost calculator.
A * after the working status means it comes from the seller's description, not the title.
Before you buy a used M5
- Check the meter arm and the shutter. The meter needs a 1.35V cell.
- Check the rangefinder patch is bright and lines up at infinity and vertically.
- Check the shutter at every speed and the light seals around the back.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers a camera that doesn't work as described, but only if you pay through eBay. Our used film camera checklist has the tests to do the day it arrives.
Battery: PX625 mercury cell (discontinued): use a 1.35V zinc-air 675 cell in an adapter, or a Wein cell, for accurate metering. The shutter works without one. Battery finder →
Questions buyers ask
How much is a used M5 worth?
On eBay UK today a working not stated, body only Leica M5 typically costs £1,889 delivered, with most between £1,631 and £2,297. A tested body on its own is about £1,412. These are asking prices, so many sell for a little less, especially with Best Offer.
Is it cheaper to buy a M5 from Japan?
56 of the 72 Leica M5 listings on eBay UK right now are posted from Japan. The cheapest tested one from Japan is £1,182 including about 20% import VAT, against £1,034 for the cheapest tested one from a UK seller. Japanese dealers grade cosmetic condition carefully ("Near Mint", "Exc+5"), but you pay import VAT and sometimes a courier fee, and returns take longer. All the prices on this page already include the VAT estimate.
What battery does the M5 take?
PX625 mercury cell (discontinued): use a 1.35V zinc-air 675 cell in an adapter, or a Wein cell, for accurate metering. The shutter works without a battery; it only powers the meter.
Is a tested M5 worth paying more for?
Right now tested examples are listed at about £477 (25%) less than ones where the seller doesn't say. A film-tested camera is the safest buy: an untested one can need a service costing £60 to £150.
What should I check before buying a used M5?
Check the meter arm and the shutter. The meter needs a 1.35V cell. Check the rangefinder patch is bright and lines up at infinity and vertically.
Are these sold prices?
No, they're asking prices from live eBay listings, refreshed daily. We record the daily typical price, so the history chart shows how asking prices move.
