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Leica M2 Motorized Nr. 948795Leica M Monochrom "Your Mark" Special EditionLeica M3 Single Stroke Nr. 1038961
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Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions Spring 2026

Welcome to the 45th TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 Tamarkin Auctions is proud to be a leader in rare camera auctions. A love of photography and dedication to camera collecting - and especially the Leica - is what drives us to seek out the world's most rare and intriguing photographic collectibles. The Leica brand is living history, and Tamarkin Auctions strives to reflect this in our auctions. We hope you find these items as historic, fascinating, and important as we do.
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Stereoscope VOTRA: Stereoscope VOTRA in its velvet lined box with the viewer stand VOTIV. A beautiful, nickel-plated viewer set from 1931.Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0265: Stereoscope VOTRAEst. $600-$900$600
Leica I (Model A) Nr. 9260*: Leica I (Model A) Nr. 9260* with ever-ready case and original lens cap. Made in 1928, this camera displays many attributes of the early Leica camera, including the early base plate, take-up spool and
0266: Leica I (Model A) Nr. 9260*Est. $2,500-$3,500$2,500
Leica 250 Reporter "GG" Motorized: Leica 250 Reporter “GG” Motorized Nr. 353645 with 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 89009. This camera features an intact original half-slotted motor coupling cam and film tensioning shaft. Made in a batch
0267: Leica 250 Reporter "GG" MotorizedEst. $6,000-$7,000$6,000
Leica IIIb Nr. 350010 "Heer": Leica IIIb Nr. 350010 with 35mm Elmar f3,5 "Heer" Nr. 557771. Delivered to the German Army forces in 1941, this lens is engraved "Heer" on the lens front. With the early version of the universal
0268: Leica IIIb Nr. 350010 "Heer"Est. $1,700-$2,700$1,700
Leica IIIc-IIIf conversion Nr. 364579: Leica IIIc-IIIf conversion Nr. 364579 with 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 537125. This wartime camera features the red shutter curtain as well as the "N-L" engraving on its top plate, which denotes delivery to
0269: Leica IIIc-IIIf conversion Nr. 364579Est. $700-$900$700
Leica IIIc-IIId conversion Nr. 375556: Leica IIIc-IIId conversion Nr. 375556 with 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 577641. After its delivery in 1941 from a batch of 2,058 cameras, this Leica IIIc was converted to a Leica IIId, one of the rarest
0270: Leica IIIc-IIId conversion Nr. 375556Est. $3,000-$4,000$3,000
Leica IIIc Grey Nr. 388793: Leica IIIc Grey Nr. 388793 with 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 579158. A pretty example of the Grey Paint Leica IIIc “civilian” camera, despite some cracked vulcanite and a sticky shutter. Condition:
0271: Leica IIIc Grey Nr. 388793Est. $2,000-$3,000$2,000
Leica IIIc K Grey Nr. 390055K: Leica IIIc K Grey Nr. 390055K with 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 585345. A small bit of vulcanite is missing, and the "K" stamp on the shutter curtain is plainly visible. The "K" stands for "Kugellager" (ball
0272: Leica IIIc K Grey Nr. 390055KEst. $1,700-$2,500$1,700
Two Leica IIIc K Grey cameras: Two Leica IIIc K Grey cameras, made in 1943, with adjacent serial numbers. Leica IIIc K Grey Nr. 389909K with 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 562925 and Leica IIIc K Grey Nr. 389910K with 50mm Summitar f2 Nr.
0273: Two Leica IIIc K Grey camerasEst. $3,000-$4,000$3,000
Leica IIIc Nr. 392427*: Leica IIIc Nr. 392427* with 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 595392. Made in 1945, this camera bears an asterisk, most likely denoting a duplicate serial number. The shutter is sticky. With ever-ready case.
0274: Leica IIIc Nr. 392427*Est. $1,300-$2,000$1,300
Leica IIIf Red Dial Self-Timer Ejército Ecuatoriano: Leica IIIf Red Dial Self-Timer Nr. 684745 made in Midland, Ontario and engraved "Midland Ontario," with 50mm Summarit f1,5 (Germany) Nr. 891732. The rear of the top plate is engraved "Ejército
0275: Leica IIIf Red Dial Self-Timer Ejército EcuatorianoEst. $2,000-$3,000$2,000
50mm Nikkor-S.C Tokyo f1,5: 50mm Nikkor-S.C Tokyo f1,5 Nr. 90579 in original Leica screw mount. A very rare lens; only about 300 appear to have been made. There is dent at the very front of the lens and a small scratch on the
0276: 50mm Nikkor-S.C Tokyo f1,5Est. $800-$1,000$800
Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm Sonnar f1,5 T: Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm Sonnar f1,5 T Nr. 2800526. Made in 1942, this lens has coated optics and an uncommon finish, suggesting an x-ray lens, although it is not marked "R-Sonnar."Condition: Excellent
0277: Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm Sonnar f1,5 TEst. $900-$1,200$900
Schneider-Kreuznach 50mm Xenon f1,5: Schneider-Kreuznach 50mm Xenon f1,5 Nr. 2110449, in original Leica screw mount, with front cap. Also included is an adapter to the Leica M mount, and deep rear cap. Recently serviced. Condition:
0278: Schneider-Kreuznach 50mm Xenon f1,5Est. $3,000-$4,000$3,000
50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 530355*: 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 530355* made in 1939. Typically, these asterisks denote either a duplicate serial number or a replacement for a lost or damaged item. Condition: Excellent +
0279: 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 530355*Est. $1,000-$1,500$1,000
50mm Summicron f2 Collapsible (LAK9): 50mm Summicron f2 Collapsible (LAK9) with caps, Nr. 921720. Made with rare earth glasses including Lanthanum “crown” glass, give this “LAK9 Summicron” lens its characteristic
0280: 50mm Summicron f2 Collapsible (LAK9)Est. $1,000-$1,500$1,000
Nippon Kogaku 50mm Micro-Nikkor f3,5: Nippon Kogaku 50mm Micro-Nikkor f3,5 Nr. 524005, in Leica display container. A rarely seen Leica screw-mount lens, in beautiful condition, despite a small scratch in the front element. Condition:
0281: Nippon Kogaku 50mm Micro-Nikkor f3,5Est. $1,200-$1,800$1,200
Rotating Focus Stage OORES: Rotating Focus Stage OORES with sliding arm GOOZQ and viewfinder LVFOO. A rare copy accessory, this stage includes the rare short sliding arm GOOZQ for mounting on an enlarger post. Also included is
0282: Rotating Focus Stage OORESEst. $150-$400$150
Leicavit MP silver chrome: Leicavit MP in silver chrome finish, with its original (tattered) cardboard box. Quite hard to find, especially in this condition. Condition: Excellent ++
0283: Leicavit MP silver chromeEst. $3,000-$4,000$3,000
FEATURED
Leica M Monochrom "Your Mark" Special Edition: Leica M Monochrom "Your Mark" Special Edition Set Nr. 9018402, complete in all packaging. This handsome set, made in 2019, includes the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Nr. 5499272 in glossy black paint
0284: Leica M Monochrom "Your Mark" Special EditionEst. $18,000-$25,000$18,000
FEATURED
Leica M3 Single Stroke Nr. 1038961: Leica M3 Single Stroke Nr. 1038961 in black paint finish. Made in Germany in 1961, this camera bears the E. Leitz New York factory "Y" seal intact from later service. The back door is missing
0285: Leica M3 Single Stroke Nr. 1038961Est. $25,000-$35,000$25,000
FEATURED
Leica M2 Motorized Nr. 948795: Leica M2 Motorized Nr. 948795 in black paint finish with E. Leitz New York Motor Nr. 02588. Recently serviced by DAG Camera and working as designed, this first batch Leica M2 camera was made in 1958
0286: Leica M2 Motorized Nr. 948795Est. $27,500-$37,500$27,500
Leica M4 Motorized Nr. 1206808: Leica M4 Motorized Nr. 1206808 with E. Leitz New York Motor Nr. 02926. A very rare set, this motorized M4 is one of the cleanest black paint cameras we have seen. The camera and motor have been
0287: Leica M4 Motorized Nr. 1206808Est. $12,000-$16,000$12,000
Leica M4 Nr. 1246334 black paint: Leica M4 Nr. 1246334 in black paint finish, with original guarantee card from Schmidt & Co., dated 13 September 1970. The factory "L" seal is intact, and the shutter is sticky on its slow speeds.
0288: Leica M4 Nr. 1246334 black paintEst. $8,000-$10,000$8,000