Clarus Cameramfg. Co. Clarus MS-35
The Clarus MS-35 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in the United States during the late 1940s. It was marketed as an American-made alternative to German rangefinders in the post-war period.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Clarus MS-35 have been modest, with recorded sales ranging from £19 to £50 and a median around £35. Values in today's market remain condition-sensitive, and examples with working shutters tend to sell for more than non-functional bodies.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: June 2025
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| Jun 2025 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 59) Title: A Clarus MS-35 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter fires but curtains slow, iris works, focus stuck, rangefinder visible, with cap and case. |
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| Jun 2022 | £19 | £15 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 386) Title: A Clarus MS-35 35mm Rangefinder Cameras
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, some light corrosion to hard edges, shutter working but second curtain slow to return, with Wollensak 50mm f/2.8 Anastigmat, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Clarus MS-35 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Clarus MS-35 is worth roughly £19 to £50, with value depending heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter functions.
How much does a Clarus MS-35 sell for at auction?
Recent UK auction sales show the MS-35 sells for between £19 and £50 at hammer, reflecting its status as a collector curiosity rather than a user camera.
Is the Clarus MS-35 a good user camera?
Most surviving examples have shutter problems and service support is limited, so the price a working example commands reflects its value as a display or collection piece more than a daily shooter.