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Hasselblad MK-70

The Hasselblad MK-70 is a specialist variant within the Hasselblad medium-format line, produced in limited numbers and rarely encountered on the open market. Its scarcity and collector appeal place it well above the price of the standard 500-series bodies.

Sales evidence is thin, but the four recorded UK auction hammer results for the MK-70 span roughly £1,100 to £4,000, with a median near £1,600 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's premium. As of 2026, the MK-70 sells for considerably more than a standard Hasselblad 500-series body, and the gap between a clean, complete example and a worn one accounts for much of the spread; condition, completeness and provenance drive the value at this level.

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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: March 2018

Date Price Source
Mar 2018 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
May 2004 £1,075 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad MK-70 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the region of £1,100 to £4,000, with a median around £1,600, though the small sample size means individual results vary widely with condition and completeness.

How much does a Hasselblad MK-70 sell for at auction?

On the limited sales on record, the MK-70 has sold for as little as about £1,100 and as much as £4,000 at the hammer, so buyers should judge each example on its own merits rather than relying on a single headline price.

Why is the MK-70 priced above a standard Hasselblad body?

The MK-70 is a scarce specialist variant rather than a general-production body, and its rarity is the main reason the value sits above that of more common 500-series Hasselblads.

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