About Us
Last updated: June 9, 2026
The Leica lens site I always wanted
I'm Thomas, a Dutch photographer who shoots Leica M and screw-mount glass. LeicaLensList started as my own messy pile of notes. Which Summicron is which, what a clean used copy actually goes for, whether a "rare" lens is really that rare. I got tired of digging the answer out of ten browser tabs and old forum threads, so I built one place that keeps it all in order.
These days it's an independent reference for anyone thinking about an M or LTM lens, whether you've shot Leica for years or you're buying your first one.
What you can do here
- Compare lenses properly. Put multiple lenses side by side (see small comparison droplet bottom right) and check the optics, size, weight, close focus and filter thread before you decide.
- See what gear really costs. The used-price tracker follows live listings, so you know the going rate before you buy or sell.
- Find a deal. Have a look at the current deals and price drops across the M and LTM world.
- Dig deeper. Read my reviews and write-ups on the blog, or browse every lens in the database.
Where the prices come from
A lot of "Leica price" pages are really just one seller's asking price. This one works differently.
Every night the site pulls fresh listings from real shops and marketplaces. Known Leica dealers, used-gear specialists and classifieds. Each listing gets matched to the exact lens, graded for condition (I read the seller's own description in English, Dutch and German, so "no haze" never counts against a lens), and rolled up into the lowest price, the typical price and how many copies are for sale right now.
It's the closest thing I know to a live view of the Leica used market. What glass is actually selling for today, not what someone hoped to get for it three years ago.
How the site pays for itself
LeicaLensList is free, and the heart of it always will be. The lens database, the comparisons, the price tracking: that's the core, and I'm not going to lock it behind a paywall.
So how does it keep running? Two ways. Some of the links to shops are affiliate links, so if you buy through one I might earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. And further down the line I'll add a few optional paid features for people who want to go deeper. Think of those as nice-to-haves on top, never something carved out of what's already free.
What none of that buys is influence. No shop can pay to rank a lens higher or hide an honest opinion. One thing I do want to be straight about: I list a lot of shops and I can't personally vouch for every one of them. So do your own homework before you buy. Check the shop's reviews, returns and warranty, and trust your gut.
Running a shop?
Sell used Leica gear? I'd like your stock in the price tracker. Getting listed is free, and it stays free. Later on I'll add a few optional paid features for shops that want more visibility or extra tools, but a basic listing is always free. Pick "List my shop" in the form below and tell me a bit about what you sell.
Get in touch
Spotted a spec that looks wrong, or a price that seems off? Or do you just want to talk Leica glass? I read every message myself, so go ahead and send one.