Kiev 5
The Kiev 5 is a Soviet-made 35mm rangefinder camera, part of the Kiev line produced in Ukraine that descended from the Contax rangefinder design. It sits within the rangefinder segment of the mid-20th-century 35mm market.
At UK auction in the current market, hammer prices for the Kiev 5 have landed in a narrow £45–£50 band across the two recorded sales, with a median near £48. With only a couple of data points, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than firm, and condition and working rangefinder function will swing what a specific example sells for.
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: January 2026
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| Jan 2026 | £45 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 284) Title: A Kiev 5 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Kiev 5 Rangefinder Camera, serial no 6901152, shutter slow to close in slow speeds, advance lever occasionally slipping, range finder working, self |
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| Jun 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 537) Title: A Kiev 5 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, body F, shutter slow to complete cycle, light meter untested, with Helios-94 f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel F, optics P with dust and haze, in ERC. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kiev 5 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit between £45 and £50, so a working example is typically worth around £45–£50 at saleroom level, though retail dealer prices will be higher.
How much does a Kiev 5 sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK auction sales show the Kiev 5 sells for £45 to £50 hammer, with price sensitive to rangefinder accuracy and shutter condition.
Is the Kiev 5 price stable?
With only two recorded sales the price trend is not well established, but both results cluster tightly, suggesting a consistent low-value band for now.