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Gomz Sport

The Gomz Sport is a Soviet 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by the GOMZ works in Leningrad during the 1930s. It is among the earliest 35mm SLR designs to reach series production, and today its value is driven almost entirely by its place in photographic history rather than usability.

Hammer prices for the Gomz Sport at recent UK auction have ranged from around £250 to £4,000, with a median closer to £810, reflecting how sharply condition, completeness and originality affect what a Sport is worth. The 2022 result of £4,000 at saleroom level stands out as an exceptional example, while more typical examples have sold for £250 to £950 in recent years. As of 2026 the camera remains a collector-driven piece, and prices are highly variable rather than settled around a single market figure.

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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

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £850 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £250 Special Auction Services
May 2024 £562 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 USD 900 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Jul 2023 £812 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2021 EUR 22,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2020 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Nov 2019 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2019 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2015 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 573 Leitz Auction
May 1999 £149 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Gomz Sport worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices have spanned roughly £250 to £4,000, with a median around £810, so the value depends heavily on condition and originality.

How much does a Gomz Sport sell for at auction?

Typical examples sell for £250 to £950 at hammer, while exceptional, complete examples have reached £1,500 to £4,000 in the UK saleroom.

Why is the price range so wide?

The Sport is a scarce 1930s collector's item, so condition, shutter function, matching lens and original accessories can swing the price by a factor of ten.

Is the Gomz Sport a usable camera?

Most surviving examples are bought as display or collection pieces rather than users, because the shutter mechanism is fragile and parts are effectively unobtainable.

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