Hasselblad 201F
The Hasselblad 201F is a 6x6 medium format SLR that formed part of Hasselblad's 200-series of focal-plane shutter bodies introduced in the 1990s. It was positioned alongside the 203FE and 205 models as a focal-plane alternative to the leaf-shutter V-system, accepting F-series lenses as well as C-series optics via the body shutter.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 201F have sat in the £1,000–£1,100 range, with a median close to £1,050 across the limited dataset. Older saleroom results show the body could fetch around £1,700 back in 2007, so today's figures represent a softer level than the peak, and what a 201F is worth in 2026 remains tied closely to cosmetic condition and whether an F-series lens is included. Because these are auction hammer results rather than dealer retail, expect tidy examples to sell for noticeably more through specialist shops.
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 2024
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| Oct 2024 | £1,100 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1967) Title: Hasselblad 201F medium format camera, serial number 16EC10927, circa 1995, with Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Description:
Hasselblad 201F medium format camera, serial number 16EC10927, circa 1995, with Carl Zeiss Sonnar |
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| Apr 2024 | £1,000 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 227) Title: A Hasselblad 201 F Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 201 F Camera, chrome, serial no 16EC11258, shutter working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss T* 80mm f/2.8 Plannar lens, serial no 5875781, |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29094) Title: Hasselblad 201F black
Description:
like new chrome body with caps, strap and papers in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16303) Title: Hasselblad 201F black
Description:
with acute-matte D screen, 2 magazines A12 30147 no.30EC77242/3 and winder F 44069 no.431EE1002, all new in original maker's boxes, brochure Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 201F worth at UK auction today?
Recent hammer results cluster between about £1,000 and £1,100 for body-only examples in working order, with earlier sales reaching higher figures.
How much does a Hasselblad 201F sell for compared to a 203FE?
The 201F generally sells for less than the 203FE because it lacks the TTL metering and shutter-speed range of the 203FE, though the exact price gap depends on condition and kit contents.
Does the price include a lens?
The sales figures cited are for body-only or near body-only configurations; a bundled F-series lens such as the 80mm f/2.8 Planar FE typically lifts the total value.