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Kiev 88

The Kiev 88 is a Soviet-built medium format 6x6 SLR produced by the Arsenal factory in Kyiv, using 120 roll film in detachable backs. Styled after the early Hasselblad 1000F, it was positioned as an affordable route into waist-level medium format photography.

At recent UK auction, Kiev 88 hammer prices have clustered between roughly £110 and £250, with a median around £160 — the wholesale saleroom level before commission, rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, complete outfits with a working waist-level finder, film back and 80mm normal lens tend to sell for more than bodies alone, and condition of the shutter curtains is what the market prices on.

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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.

Date Price Source
Feb 2025 £188 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £110 Special Auction Services
Aug 2023 £160 Special Auction Services
Aug 2023 £160 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £88 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £250 Flints Auctions
Mar 2001 £70 Christie's

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