Fed (Type 1f)
The FED (Type 1f) is a Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera, part of the FED series produced in Kharkov from the 1930s onward. It was a screw-mount rangefinder built along the lines of the early Leica II, aimed at general-purpose photography on standard 35mm film.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the FED (Type 1f) sit at the lower end of the Soviet rangefinder market, with the only verified recent saleroom result reaching £60 in September 2025. With just one hammer record to reference, today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a settled market price, and clean, working examples could sell for more.
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.
Based on 1 recorded sale — indicative only.
Most recent sale: September 2025.
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Sep 2025 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 172) Title: A FED I Type f Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A FED I Type f Rangefinder Camera, black paint, serial no 366921, shutter working, rangefinder working, body G, small piece of leatherette damage |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a FED (Type 1f) worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer data, a FED (Type 1f) is worth around £60, though with only one verified recent sale this figure is indicative.
How much does a FED (Type 1f) sell for at auction?
The most recent UK saleroom result shows the camera sold for £60 in September 2025, excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Is the FED (Type 1f) a good user camera?
It can be, provided the shutter curtains, rangefinder, and slow speeds are sound; many examples need a service before reliable use.