A Rare Leica M3 Sells for Over $700,000
A Leica M3 black paint was sold at the Wetzlar Camera Auction for an unbelievable amount, making it a once-in-a-lifetime buy.
The Leica M3 represents the pinnacle of Leica collecting, with this particular model being one of the earliest Black Paint versions ever made.
Paired with its original lenses, a Leitz Elmar 50mm f/2.8 and Elmarit 90mm f/2.8, it recently sold for €625,000 (around US$722,000) at the 7th Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 11, 2025.
This camera is a rare, storied, and steeped in photography legacy, making it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Author's summary: Leica M3 black paint sold for over $700,000.