2025 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction 2025-11-15 Auction - 359 Price Results - Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions in IL - Page 10
Leica I (Model A) Nr. 456 with 50mm Elmax f3,5 lensLeica I-III conversion Nr. 245 in silver chrome finish, with 50mm Summar f2Leica M3 Single Stroke in black paint finish
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Chicago, IL, United States
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2025 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction

Welcome to the 44th TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025. This year the Leica camera turns 100, and we have curated a special selection of historic cameras, lenses and accessories from across the last 100 years, for your consideration. We have been sure to include many Leica I (Model A) cameras, and many Leica models along the way, focusing on screw-mount Leica cameras and items of wartime, historical and general collectible interest. We hope you find these items as historic, fascinating, and important as we do.
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90mm Thambar f2,2, Nr. 416522: 90mm Thambar f2,2 Nr. 416522, complete with lens shade set, rear cap, soft-focus spot filter and a re-print of the 1937 brochure. A beautiful example of the famous Leica soft-focus portrait lens.
0217: 90mm Thambar f2,2, Nr. 416522Est. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed
SOLD
90mm Elmarit f2,8: 90mm Elmarit f2,8 Nr. 1640519 in original Leica screw mount. There is a small piece of vulcanite missing, and a small repair to the remaining vulcanite. A very hard to find portrait lens made in 1958
0218: 90mm Elmarit f2,8Est. $300-$400
90mm "Fat" Elmar f4: 90mm "Fat" Elmar f4 Nr. 135378, with original caps. Made in 1933, these early telephoto lenses have become increasingly hard to find and are perfect for every early Leica collection. Slight haze in
0219: 90mm "Fat" Elmar f4Est. $300-$600Lot Passed
105mm “Mountain" Elmar f6,3: 105mm “Mountain” Elmar f6,3 Nr. 162219, complete with its lens shade set in the original red paper box. A very handsome set, despite a tear in the box and slight bend in the shade.
0220: 105mm “Mountain" Elmar f6,3Est. $800-$1,100Lot Passed
The Visoflex Portrait set: The Visoflex Portrait set. The Visoflex Portrait set. 125mm Hektor f2,5 Germany Nr. 1223964, complete with all caps and shade, in leather case, Visoflex III with vertical 5x magnifier OTVXO (16461)
0221: The Visoflex Portrait setEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
Leica I-II Conversion Nr. 48378: Leica I-II Conversion Nr. 48378, finished in bright chrome. The shutter is sticky. Condition: Excellent ++
0236: Leica I-II Conversion Nr. 48378Est. $450-$550Lot Passed
SOLD
Leica II r. 90996 ,in black paint finish: Leica II Nr. 90996 in black paint finish, made in 1932, with 50mm Hektor f2,5 Nr. 176020 in silver chrome finish. Condition: Excellent + overall
0238: Leica II r. 90996 ,in black paint finishEst. $800-$1,200
SOLD
Leica II Nr. 95227, with 50mm Elmar f3,5: Leica II Nr. 95227 with 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 145132 and right-angle viewfinder WINTU. Made in the first batch of cameras in 1932. Also included is the contemporaneous Lios-Aktinometer “Mod.
0239: Leica II Nr. 95227, with 50mm Elmar f3,5Est. $800-$1,200