Fed 2
The FED 2 is a Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera, produced at the FED factory in Kharkov from the mid-1950s into the 1970s. It was positioned as an affordable Leica-inspired rangefinder for amateur photographers, with a combined viewfinder/rangefinder window and an M39 screw lens mount.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the FED 2 have ranged from around £50 to £160, giving a midpoint near £110 at saleroom level (wholesale, before buyer's premium). As of today in 2026 the value sits firmly in budget-rangefinder territory, and what a FED 2 sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, the specific sub-variant, and whether a working lens is included.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Prototype | — | — | 1 | £6,000 – £6,000 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £164 | Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 196) Title: FED 2 Rangefinder Camera Outfit, inc 85mm f2.
Description:
Comprising FED 2 body #514136 (signs of normal use) with shutter firing and with a 5cm f2 Industar 26M lens. Also with 28mm f2.8 Industar 69 ... read more |
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| Aug 2022 | £44 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 406) Title: A Fed 2 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, count down timer working, RF bright & clear, appears accurate, together with an Industar 26M f/2.8 52mm lens, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2021 | £50 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 186) Title: A FED 2 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
with Industrar f/2.8 52mm lens, shutter working, with case and maker's box |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | Prototype | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37868) Title: Fed II prototype
Description:
a very interesting, probably unique prototype of a Fed 2 camera, with a top-plate resembling a Leica M, black-painted body with a brown covering, the lever for diopter adjustment on the left-hand side, excellent condition Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a FED 2 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a FED 2 is typically worth between about £50 and £160, with clean, working examples trending toward the upper end of that range.
How much does a FED 2 sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the FED 2 selling for roughly £50 at the low end and £164 for a tidier example, excluding buyer's premium.
What affects the price of a FED 2?
Condition of the shutter curtains, rangefinder accuracy, completeness (take-up spool, case, lens) and the specific sub-variant are the main factors influencing value.
Is the FED 2 a good budget rangefinder?
Yes — its price point and M39 lens compatibility make it one of the cheaper routes into screw-mount rangefinder shooting, provided the shutter and rangefinder check out.