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Leica M2 Motorized Nr. 948795Leica M4 Black Paint set from 1971Leica M4 Motorized Nr. 1206808
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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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Kodak Chevron: Kodak Chevron Nr. 002800 with 78mm Kodak Ektar f3,5 lens Nr. RM3525. Condition: Excellent ++
0049: Kodak ChevronEst. $400-$600$400
Three lenses for the Kodak Ektra: Three lenses for the Kodak Ektra camera: 35mm Kodak Ektar f3,3 Nr. EY787, 90mm Kodak Ektar f3,5 Nr. EC164, and 135 Kodak Ektar 3,8 Nr. EY661, all in metal cases. Also included is the rare 35mm
0050: Three lenses for the Kodak EktraEst. $400-$600$400
Two Kiev miniature cameras: Two Kiev miniature cameras modeled after Minox products: Kiev-35 and Kiev-Vega. The Kiev-35 Nr. 35A9213864 comes in its case and box with original instructions booklet and was made in 1993. The
0051: Two Kiev miniature camerasEst. $100-$150$100
Minox "Selection": Minox "Selection" Nr. 425/999. Made to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first Minox camera, this special 8 x 11mm format Minox LC is 24-carat gold plated and comes in its presentation box with
0052: Minox "Selection"Est. $500-$700$500
An array of Minox films: An array of Minox films and transparency accessories, including a box of transparency mounts, blank slide masks, three plastic negative sleeves, and “You've Been Minoxed” presentation folders
0053: An array of Minox filmsEst. $75-$150$75
35mm W-Nikkor.C f1,8 Nr. 352681: Nippon Kogaku 35mm W-Nikkor.C f1,8 Nr. 352681, in Nikon rangefinder mount, with original caps.Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $600 - $900
0054: 35mm W-Nikkor.C f1,8 Nr. 352681Est. $600-$900$600(1 bid)
Robot Royal Model III Nr. 6-122704: Robot Royal Model III Nr. 6-122704 with Schnieder-Krueuznach 40mm Xenon f1,9, Nr. 3936380. A handsome set. Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0055: Robot Royal Model III Nr. 6-122704Est. $700-$1,000$700
A Pair of Original Rolleiflex cameras: A Pair of Original Rolleiflex cameras. Rolleiflex 4,5 Original Nr. 67133 and Rolleiflex 3,8 Original Nr. 41059, with lens caps and cable releases. The 3,8 camera bears the seller's placard.Condition:
0056: A Pair of Original Rolleiflex camerasEst. $300-$500$300
Rolleiflex 2,8 E: Rolleiflex 2,8 E Nr. 1662861 in ever-ready case with shade and filter set in case, in original box with an array of Rollei literature. Working.Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0057: Rolleiflex 2,8 EEst. $1,500-$2,500$1,500
Three accessories for the Rolleiflex 2,8: Three accessories for the Rolleiflex 2,8 camera: pistol grip, lens shade, and tripod head, each in their box.Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0059: Three accessories for the Rolleiflex 2,8Est. $100-$200$100
The Rollei Handbook: The Rollei Handbook, “Rollei For Progress in Photography” jigsaw puzzle, and a pair of Rollei enamel pins.Condition: Near Mint
0060: The Rollei HandbookEst. $75-$150$75
Yasuhara T981: Yasuhara T981 camera covered in red leatherette, without serial number or markings. Introduced in 1998 and made until 2001, these adept little rangefinder cameras feature an exposure meter and a top
0061: Yasuhara T981Est. $400-$600$400
Showa Optical Works GemFlex: Showa Optical Works GemFlex Miniature TLR Camera with 25mm Swallow f3,5 lens, in its original ever-ready case. A fascinating sub-miniature camera, rarely seen in the marketplace. Condition: Excellent
0062: Showa Optical Works GemFlexEst. $400-$600$400
Tower Type-3: Tower Type-3 Nr. 29901 with Nippon Kogaku Tokyo 50mm Nikkor-H.C f2 Nr. 62089. This early 1950s camera is marked "Made in Occupied Japan" on the baseplate latch. Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0063: Tower Type-3Est. $150-$250$150(1 bid)
Voigtlander Bessa R2: Voigtlander Bessa R2 Nr. 0002511, in handsome olive-green finish, in original box with strap, body cover and instruction booklet. Condition: Near Mint
0064: Voigtlander Bessa R2Est. $800-$1,200$800
The Leica "Leica-Stammbaum" poster: The Leica "Leica-Stammbaum" (Family Tree) poster. Although it has been folded, this landscape-orientation poster was printed in 1985, and is hard to find. Also included is a Leica red paper and
0065: The Leica "Leica-Stammbaum" posterEst. $75-$100$75
German-language Leica publications: An array of German-language Leica publications, including the original instructions for the Leica-Motor "Mooly" and "Special Viewfinders" brochure. Condition: Excellent + overall
0066: German-language Leica publicationsEst. $50-$100$50
Six pieces of Leica literature: Six pieces of Leica literature, including four-color brochures from the 1940s, one of which announces the 8-element Summicron lens. Condition: Excellent + overall
0067: Six pieces of Leica literatureEst. $75-$150$75
An array of Leica advertising literature: An array of Leica advertising literature, including for the Leica MDa and M3 cameras. Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0068: An array of Leica advertising literatureEst. $50-$100$50
Two reproduction Leitz advertisements: Two reproduction Leitz advertisements on Masonite measuring approximately 15 3/4" by 11" along with and a brown Leica counter mat, measuring approximately 12" by 16" and a plastic ad card reading "To
0070: Two reproduction Leitz advertisementsEst. $50-$100$50
Five titles by Dr. Paul Wolff: Five titles by Dr. Paul Wolff, with Supplementary Publication about the author by the Leica Historical Society of America (LHSA, 1999). "Sport Shots from Dr. Wolff's Leica" (1937), "My Experiences in
0071: Five titles by Dr. Paul WolffEst. $100-$200$100
Leica Sa Technique, Ses Usages: "Leica Sa Technique, Ses Usages" by Marcel Natkin. This French publication dates from 1933.Condition: Excellent +
0072: Leica Sa Technique, Ses UsagesEst. $100-$200$100