Fed (Type 1g)
The FED (Type 1g) is a Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera, part of the FED series of Leica II-derived screw-mount bodies produced in Kharkov, Ukraine. It belongs to the pre-war and early post-war FED-1 family, positioned as a working photographer's tool when new.
Sales data for the FED (Type 1g) is very thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result we have is £75 in September 2024, so any sense of current value in 2026 rests on a single saleroom data point rather than an established price range. Buyers researching what a FED (Type 1g) is worth or sells for today should treat this figure as indicative only, and expect condition and completeness to swing the price significantly either way.
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: February 2026
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| Feb 2026 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 79) Title: A Fed 1g Rangefinder Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 440411, body G, shutter working, with a FED f/3.5 50mm collapsible lens, optics G, with lens cap. |
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| Sep 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 37) Title: A FED 1g Rangefinder Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 659822, body G, shutter works well, rangefinder visible and working, with FED f/3.5 50mm lens, serial number 2917, barrel G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a FED (Type 1g) worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer result on file, a FED (Type 1g) sold for £75, but with only one data point this should be taken as a rough guide to value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a FED (Type 1g) sell for at auction?
The only recorded sale in our data is £75 at a UK saleroom in 2024; cleaner examples with a matching lens and original case may achieve more, while non-working bodies typically sell for less.
Is the FED (Type 1g) the same as a Leica II?
No. The FED-1 family was derived from the Leica II design and shares the 39mm screw mount, but it is a separate Soviet-built camera and should not be confused with, or sold as, a genuine Leitz product.