Leitz Elmar 4/9cm device auction prices

As of 6 November 2026, hammerhistory.com has recorded 7 auction sales of the Leitz Elmar 4/9cm device with a published hammer price, closed between 31 May 2023 and 20 November 2025, on 1 auction site in 1 country. One sale is free to read: a Leitz Elmar 4/9cm device sold for EUR 450 on 31 May 2023.

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All sales 7

Sold	Built	Hours	Auction house	Place	Photos	Hammer price
2023-05-31 Leitz Elmar 4/9cm Black/Nickel	unknown	unknown	ostlicht-auction.com	Vienna, AT	1	EUR 450 FREE
2025-11-20 Leitz Elmar 4/9cm black/nickel	unknown	unknown	Auction house	AT	1	in the report
2025-11-20 Leitz Elmar 4/9cm black/nickel no. 135230	unknown	unknown	Auction house	AT	1	in the report
2025-11-20 Leitz Elmar 4/9cm black/nickel no. 136181a	unknown	unknown	Auction house	AT	1	in the report
2025-11-20 Leitz Elmar 4/9cm black/nickel no. 165033	unknown	unknown	Auction house	AT	1	in the report
2024-06-04 Leitz Elmar 4/9cm 3-element 'Prototype'	unknown	unknown	Auction house	AT	1	in the report
2023-05-31 Leitz Elmar 4/9cm Black/Nickel	unknown	unknown	Auction house	AT	1	in the report

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Leitz Elmar 4/9cm

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The Elmar 4/9cm is a moderate telephoto lens for Leica screw mount rangefinder cameras, with a maximum aperture of f/4 and a focal length of nine centimetres. It is a collapsible or rigid lens of simple optical construction, intended for portraits and general telephoto work within the early Leica system. Early examples have black and nickel finish and were produced in limited numbers before chrome versions became standard.

Built

1930s to 1950s

Replaced by

Elmarit 90mm

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Check the optics for haze, scratches and separation, and make sure the focusing helicoid and aperture blades move smoothly without oil. Confirm the lens mount and serial number match the stated age and finish, as early black and nickel examples are often reworked or refinished.

About Leitz

Leitz is a German optical and precision engineering company founded in Wetzlar, famous for manufacturing Leica cameras and lenses, as well as microscopes and other optical instruments. The name is closely associated with high quality photographic lenses such as the Summicron and Elmar lines, which remain highly regarded among collectors and photographers. The camera and lens business continues today under the Leica brand.

Founded 1869 · Wetzlar, Germany · Part of Leica Camera AG

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Questions about Leitz Elmar 4/9cm auction prices

How many Leitz Elmar 4/9cm auction sales are on record?

7 sales with a published hammer price, closed between 31 May 2023 and 20 November 2025, on 1 auction site in 1 country. 0 more closed without a sale.

Is a Leitz Elmar 4/9cm at auction now?

Not at the moment. The lots of this model that come to auction appear on this page while they are open, and every sale that closes with a price is added to the table.

Are the Leitz Elmar 4/9cm hammer prices free to read?

The oldest sale of every model is free to read, and so is every hammer price under the site's floor. The other 6 hammer prices of the Leitz Elmar 4/9cm open with an account: every sale of the model for a year, or one sale on its own.

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