Leica MP Rangefinders

Leica MP Rangefinders 

DESCRIPTION

Made by hand, created for the photographer’s craft. Tailored to the decisive photographic parameters. In compact form, with clean design, clearly laid out. Unobtrusive, quiet, reliable.

  • Leica M bayonet lens mount
  • Large, bright-line viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation
  • TTL metering from 12mm spot
  • 100% mechanical - independent of batteries
  • Shutter speeds from 1 ses to 1/1000 sec in whole steps and B
  • Flash sync 1/50th sec
  • All metal
  • Replacement parts guaranteed available for 30 years

  • USER REVIEWS

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    [Oct 19, 2026]
    wittings


    Strength:

    I admire the Leica MP’s timeless craftsmanship and precision, much like well-designed retaining wall steps combine durability with practical style.

    Weakness:

    None . . .

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Mar 20, 2026]
    brylee2


    Strength:

    I’ve found that the timeless reliability and solid construction of the Leica MP are just as reassuring as the peace of mind I get from professional covington foundation repair for a truly stable and lasting investment.

    Weakness:

    None . . .

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Oct 15, 2022]
    joeanderson


    Strength:

    Leica is actually pretty good. www.drywallmarietta.com recommends it!

    Weakness:

    None so far.

    Purchased:
    Used  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Apr 20, 2022]
    Toddclo


    Strength:

    I still have this, and it's perfectly fine. It has sharp shot, zoom good etc. I still using it when I'm working at junk hauling portland. It's been 3 years now since I bought it.. - pressure washing

    Weakness:

    Hopefully the battery will last.. I don't know if I can buy a original battery now a days.

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Feb 22, 2022]
    Mary156


    Strength:

    Perfect! Excellent quality. view here

    Weakness:

    None so far.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [May 04, 2021]
    lanmosd51


    Strength:

    >lack of needless features >straightforward layout of controls >a minimalist's dream come true >good value over a lifetime of ownership Highly recommended withtree doctor.

    Weakness:

    prohibitively expensive up-front price tag

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Mar 08, 2021]
    Janwil


    Strength:

    Love the quality Emergency Towing Service

    Weakness:

    None so far

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Jan 19, 2020]
    Physiocrat


    Strength:

    The almost perfect Leica M for film.

    Weakness:

    The shutter release is not smooth like the mechanical M series due to the intermediate pressure for the light meter. The meter failed at minus ten degrees and I had to take it back to the Leica service centre, where they fixed it, but it has not been so cold since then.

    Price Paid:
    £1600
    Purchased:
    Used  
    Model Year:
    2004
    OVERALL
    RATING
    4
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Mar 31, 2008]
    Jonas
    Professional

    Strength:

    Viewfinder
    ease of focus
    heft
    fit and finish
    feel in the hand
    the photos

    Weakness:

    None.

    I have owned 4 Leica M6's and a Leica CL as well as Leica SLR's. And I have to say that the Leica MP is without doubt the best Leica ever made and that includes the M3 upon which it takes it's design cues. It is solidly built with excellent fit and finish and is clearly meant to be, and succeeds at, being the final flower of the Leica M brand. Any complaints about this camera (Leica buyers are NOTORIOUSLY fussy and curmudgeonly, griping about the smallest details) will have to do with aesthetics. The heck with them. It's a beauty. I would not change a thing - and that goes for the covering, which feels fantastic!!

    Customer Service

    None, yet but Leica is pretty good. You can always reach someone - a real person.

    Similar Products Used:

    Leica M6
    Hexar
    Leica CL
    Rollei 35

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    [Jul 07, 2007]
    Minga
    Professional

    Strength:

    Manual operation / Great Center Weight Meter - Exposures are great starting points that I can adjust from & It actually made me realize that this is all you really need. / Construction - I never realized that a 35mm camera of this size could weigh so much! / Lens system is excellent. / Looks -Amazing style I love it. / Very Quiet - One of the strong points that drew me to Leica. / Leica offers education discounts. / Leica's commitment to film. / Images are outstanding with proffesional film. Blow ups are very clean. You just need to make sure you get good scans for digital blow ups.

    Weakness:

    Very Expensive & the prices keep going up. I only buy new because I never sell & I use the hell out of my cameras. Collectors are driving the prices up. Lenses are very expensive. This is not an camera system easily justified from a dollar perspective, especially for a 35mm system. Rangefinders are not great for close ups. Dependent on good scanning to get images into computer.

    This is my first tru Rangefinder. Best camera I have ever owned. I love film and what it offers, and the MP takes full advantage of that. I love the convience of digital and the convience of what technology offers these days, but the manual operation of the MP is a breath of fresh air that turns your brain back on and freshens up your skills. Using this camera actually brings me joy. It is very reaffirming in a photographers abilities. I have always photographed with SLR medium format cameras. I needed something smaller and more descreet. I hated the idea of going down to 35mm. I believe in the bigger neg, but hte MF cameras are too big to take with you everywhere & they draw a lot of attention to yourself. Leica was my answer & I have no regrets. I made the transition in an evening. The results met my expectations.

    Customer Service

    None needed at this point.

    Similar Products Used:

    Ricoh GR1, Fuji 645Zi

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
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