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Leica M8 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Leica

Leica M8

Leica M · 2006
Lowest now
$2,039
MSRP
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Typical pricing right now

Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $1,755 to roughly today's $2,039. Prices are up 4.6% over the last 30 days.

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Sigma sd Quattro H
Sigma

Sigma sd Quattro H

Sigma sd Quattro · 2016
Lowest now
$1,199
MSRP
$1,199
0% vs MSRP
Selling at or above MSRP

The used market is asking the $1,199 launch price or more. No discount right now, which usually means a discontinued or hard-to-find body trading on demand.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Leica M8 or the Sigma sd Quattro H?
The Sigma sd Quattro H is cheaper used: $1,199 against $2,039 for the Leica M8, a gap of $840 (70%) as of 2026-11-02.
What share of its launch price does a used Sigma sd Quattro H cost?
About 100%: $1,199 used against a $1,199 launch price as of 2026-11-02.

Specs side by side

Leica M8 Sigma sd Quattro H
Brand LeicaSigma
Family Leica MSigma sd Quattro
Category bodybody
Body type RangefinderMirrorless
Mount Leica MSigma SA
Sensor APS-HAPS-H
Sensor family —Foveon X3 Quattro (APS-H) · Foveon X3 Quattro H, 25.5MP top layer (51MP-equivalent)
Megapixels 10.3 MP25.5 MP
Autofocus —Hybrid
IBIS ——
Weather sealed ——
Max video ——
Max native ISO ——
Body weight 545 g—
Dimensions 139 × 80 × 37 mm—
Body material ——
Released 2006-09-142016-12-01
Discontinued ——
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP —$1,199
Current low $2,039$1,199
vs MSRP —0%

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