Kiev 4A
The Kiev 4A is a Soviet-made 35mm rangefinder camera, a variant of the Kiev series derived from the pre-war Contax design. It was positioned as a lower-cost model within the Kiev rangefinder line, omitting the uncoupled selenium meter fitted to the standard Kiev 4.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Kiev 4A have ranged from £45 to £140, with the two recorded sales averaging around £93. As of today in 2026, what a Kiev 4A sells for at saleroom level depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and whether the original case and lens are included; clean, working examples tend to achieve the upper end of that range.
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: February 2026
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| Feb 2026 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 145) Title: A Kiev 4a 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 7511347, body VG, shutter advances and fires, curtains are slow, RF patch clear and moving, with a Jupiter-8M f/2 50mm lens, |
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| Aug 2024 | £45 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 211) Title: A Kiev 4A Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Kiev 4A Rangefinder Camera, type 2, shutter working, slow to close, rangefinder functions, self timer working, body G-VG, with Jupiter 8M 50mm f/2 |
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| Apr 2024 | £140 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 123) Title: A No Name Kiev 4a (Type 1) Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A No Name Kiev 4a (Type 1) Rangefinder Camera, made in USSR Occupied Germany, serial no 6307518, shutter not working, rangefinder working, body G-VG, |
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| Nov 2022 | £275 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 150) Title: A Zavod Arsenal Kiev 4a 'No Name' Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1964, chrome, serial no. 6401366, with Jupiter-8 f/2 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 5310384, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, one or two very |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kiev 4A worth today?
Based on two UK auction hammer results, a Kiev 4A is worth roughly £45 to £140, with value driven mainly by working condition and included accessories.
How much does a Kiev 4A sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices sit between £45 for rougher examples and £140 for cleaner, functional bodies, excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Kiev 4A the same as the Kiev 4?
No — the 4A is the meterless variant of the Kiev 4, which lowers its price relative to metered examples but otherwise shares the same rangefinder body.
What should I check before buying a Kiev 4A?
Test all shutter speeds, check the cloth curtains for light leaks, and confirm the rangefinder is aligned and the lens focuses smoothly.