Overview
- The sale occurred on November 22 at the 47th Leitz Photographica Auction in Vienna’s Hotel Imperial.
- Nearly ten minutes of competitive phone bidding between unidentified buyers pushed the price to €6.5 million.
- The lot comprised a Leica M-A and a Noctilux‑M 50mm f/1.2 lens that were gifted to Francis in 2024.
- Both pieces carry the exclusive serial number 5,000,000 and feature papal engravings, a white finish, and Vatican symbols.
- The camera opened at €30,000, and the late pope had directed that the proceeds support his personal charitable organization.