Leica M (Typ 240)
Rangefinder · Leica M · Announced September 2012 · Discontinued (new stock may be limited)
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
Typically $2,795–$6,995 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · body only · in stock
$2,795
at Camera West
- Used from
- $4,346.25 at eBay.com
- Used, typically
- $4,346.25
- Launch RRP (body)
- $6,950Best new is 60% under
- Full frame sensor: 24 MP, CMOS
- In-body stabilisation: None
- Top video mode: 1080p
- Viewfinder: Optical
- Burst shooting: 3 fps, Mechanical shutter
- Weight with battery: 680 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
M (Typ 240) overview
The Leica M (Typ 240) is a 24 MP full-frame rangefinder for Leica M, announced by Leica in September 2012. It has been followed by the Leica M10.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light and bad weather. It is a weaker pick for slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses, paid jobs that need a backup card and fast action.
New, it sells for $2,795 to $6,995 at the 2 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $4,346.25. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $2,795 to $6,995 new. It launched at $6,950 (body only).
Worth comparing it with the Leica M10, Leica M10-P and Leica Q (Typ 116).
Where to buy the M (Typ 240) in United States
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Camera WestBest price
New· Body onlyIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$2,795
Leica Store Miami
New· Body onlyIn stock· ×2 listings
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +1%
$6,995
Camera West
Used· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$2,595
Camera West
Used· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$2,595
Camera West
Used· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$2,595
Camera West
Used· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$2,795
Camera West
Used· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$2,795
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Things to know
- 24 MP full-frame CMOS sensor; no in-body stabilisation, so steadiness comes from stabilised lenses.
- Video up to 1080p.
- 3-inch fixed screen; optical viewfinder.
- 680 g with battery and card; weather sealed.
- One card slot (SD).
- Replaced by the M10 (2017).
- Discontinued by the maker: new stock may be limited.
- Used, it typically sells for about $4,346.25 in United States (asking prices over 9 days); today from $4,346.25.
Good for
- Low light (full-frame sensor)
- Bad weather (weather sealed)
Not the best for
- Slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses (no in-body stabilisation)
- Paid jobs that need a backup card (one card slot)
- Fast action (3 fps)
From the M (Typ 240)'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest used in Europe: about 33% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $2,795 | $4,346.25 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| EuropeCheapest | — | €2,609.90≈ $2,914 |
| Australia | — | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$4,346.25
Usually $2,995 to $4,346.25 · 9 days, 11 listings
Cheapest used today
$4,346.25
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $3,600 | $4,346.25 | $4,346.25 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $2,995 | $2,995 | $3,973.13 | 3 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the M (Typ 240), on YouTube.
Discussions & forums
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M (Typ 240) specifications
Overview
- Type
- Rangefinder
- Announced
- Sep 2012
- US launch price
- $6,950
- Lens
- Interchangeable
Sensor & image
- Sensor size
- Full frame
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Resolution
- 24 MP
- Native ISO
- 200–6,400
- In-body stabilisation
- No
Speed & autofocus
- Burst (mechanical)
- 3 fps
- Burst (electronic)
- —
- Fastest shutter (mech.)
- 1/4,000s
- Fastest shutter (elec.)
- —
- AF points
- —
- Subject detection
- —
Video
- Max resolution
- 1080p
- 4K frame rate
- —
- 10-bit internal
- No
- Internal raw video
- No
- Mic input
- —
- Headphone jack
- No
Viewfinder & screen
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Rear screen
- 3", 0.92M dots
- Screen articulation
- Fixed
- Touchscreen
- No
Body & battery
- Weight (with battery)
- 680 g
- Dimensions (W×H×D)
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Battery (CIPA shots)
- —
- Card slots
- 1 · SD
- USB-C
- No
- Built-in flash
- No
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- None
Low light & noise
6.0 µm pixels
24 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 6,400
Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:
- Photons to Photos: dynamic range vs ISO ↗Photographic dynamic range measured at every ISO, bodies on one chart
- Photons to Photos: noise vs ISO ↗Read noise at every ISO from lab tests: lower is cleaner in the shadows
- DPReview studio scene ↗The same scene shot by each camera at the ISO you pick, side by side
- DPReview reviews ↗Full reviews with high-ISO samples
- Low-light video tests ↗Real-world high-ISO footage on YouTube
How it stacks up
Lenses for the M (Typ 240)
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Accessories for the M (Typ 240)
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L-brackets & plates
Leica Base Plate for M (Typ 240), Black Chrome
Cheapest plate for the M (Typ 240) at Leica Store Miami · New · 3 options
Chargers & power
Leica Charger BC-SCL2 (M Typ 240)
Cheapest charger for the M (Typ 240) at Leica Store Miami · New
Speedlights & flashes
Leica SF C1 Flash Remote Control Unit
Cheapest flash for this system at Leica Store Miami · New · 5 options
Wireless triggers
Godox X5L Leica TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for iT32 Flash
Cheapest trigger for this system at Glazer's Camera · New · 3 options
$33.90
Other microphones & audio
Leica Microphone Adapter Set (M Typ 240)
Cheapest microphone for the M (Typ 240) at Leica Store Miami · New