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Hasselblad 203FE

The Hasselblad 203FE is a 6x6 medium format SLR in the V System, using both focal-plane shutter FE lenses and leaf-shutter C/CF-series optics on the same body. Introduced in the mid-1990s, it sat at the upper end of Hasselblad's manual-focus line with TTL metering and a top focal-plane shutter speed well beyond what the leaf-shutter 500-series offered.

At recent UK auction, 203FE bodies and outfits have produced hammer prices ranging from roughly £1,400 to £3,800, with a median around £2,100 based on seven recorded sales. The spread is wide because results depend heavily on whether the lot includes an FE lens, a prism finder and a film back — stripped bodies sell for less, while complete kits with a 110mm f/2 FE Planar push toward the top of the range. As of 2026, values remain condition-sensitive, and these figures reflect wholesale hammer results in the saleroom rather than dealer retail.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £2,000 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £3,750 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £2,400 Harper Field Auctions
Jun 2024 £1,375 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 £2,100 Flints Auctions
Nov 2008 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 2,100 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad 203FE worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results put the 203FE in the £1,400–£3,800 range, with a typical price around £2,100 depending on condition and whether an FE lens is included.

How much does a Hasselblad 203FE sell for at auction?

Bodies alone tend to sell for £1,400–£2,400, while complete outfits with an FE Planar lens and finder have reached £3,750 at recent UK sales.

Why does the 203FE price vary so much?

The value is driven mainly by the lens and accessories included; a 110mm f/2 FE Planar alone adds substantially to the hammer price, which is why kitted lots fetch close to double what bare bodies do.

Is the 203FE still serviceable?

The mechanical parts and V System accessories remain supportable, but the F-series electronics require a specialist, so buyers should test all shutter speeds and the meter before committing.

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