Fujifilm Fujica GL 690
The Fujica GL690 is a Japanese medium-format rangefinder introduced by Fuji in 1968, using 120/220 roll film to produce 6x9cm negatives. It was aimed at professional users who wanted the image quality of a large negative in a handheld, interchangeable-lens rangefinder body.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Fujica GL690 body have sat between roughly £160 and £270, with the two tracked 2025 sales producing a midpoint near £220. Today in 2026 the value at saleroom level remains condition-sensitive: cosmetically clean, fully working examples sell for more, and what the camera is worth depends heavily on whether a matching lens is included, since the body alone is of limited use without glass.
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £270 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 208) Title: A Fujica GL690 Professional Camera
Description:
A Fujica GL690 Professional Camera, serial no 6080023, shutter working, rangefinder working, body F, ding to top side by finder, ding to winder side |
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| Oct 2025 | £164 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 301) Title: Fujica GL690 Professional Rangefinder Camera.
Description:
AKA The Texas Leica. Signs of heavy use. Shutter firing and lens stopping down as expected on "S" (single) setting, but not tested with roll film. ... read more |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Fujica GL690 worth today?
Based on 2025 UK auction hammer results, a body has sold for between about £160 and £270, so a fair reference value is in the low-to-mid £200s depending on condition and whether a lens is fitted.
How much does a Fujica GL690 sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices have ranged from £164 to £270, and clean working examples tend to sell for nearer the top of that range.
Why does the price vary so much?
Value is driven mainly by cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy on the attached lens, and whether the camera is sold body-only or with a Fujinon lens included.