What is the cheapest used Leica M2 (Chrome) in the UK?

The cheapest used Leica M2 (Chrome) currently listed is £1000.00 at Harrison Cameras, based on 6 listings compared across 4 UK retailers.

How many used Leica M2 (Chrome) are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 6 used Leica M2 (Chrome) listings available across 4 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Used Leica M2 (Chrome) for Sale — From £1000

£1000.00 Low price

£1299.00 High price

6 Listings

4 Retailers

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Leica's classic M2 rangefinder — the simplified M3 that became a photojournalism icon.

The Leica M2 was produced from 1957 to 1967 as a 35mm rangefinder camera for Leica M-mount. No built-in light meter. No self-timer. Framelines: 35mm, 50mm, and 90mm. Shutter speeds 1s to 1/1000, Bulb. At approximately 560g. 0.72× viewfinder magnification. Brass body with chrome finish.

35mm rangefinder, Leica M mount. Shutter: 1s to 1/1000 (cloth focal-plane), Bulb. Framelines: 35mm, 50mm, 90mm — the M2 frameline set does not include 28mm (unlike the M3's 50/90/135 set, the M2 drops 135mm and adds 35mm). No built-in light meter. No self-timer. Approximately 560g. 0.72× viewfinder magnification. Brass body with chrome finish. 35mm film format.

The M2 differs from the M3 (1954) in framelines: the M3 provides 50/90/135mm framelines (optimised for the Summicron 50mm), while the M2 provides 35/50/90mm, making it more practical for the 35mm Summicron. The absence of a built-in meter was standard for rangefinders of the era — a separate incident or reflected-light meter was used. Production ran from 1957 to 1967.

On the used market the Leica M2 Chrome is available at classic Leica rangefinder pricing. Condition checks: rangefinder patch clarity and alignment, shutter curtain for pinholes (hold to light), film advance mechanism, viewfinder clarity, foam light seals (likely degraded after 50+ years of age). No built-in meter. Framelines: 35/50/90mm. Compatible with all Leica M-mount lenses.