Kiev 90
The Kiev 90 is a Soviet-era camera produced under the Kiev brand, the line of photographic equipment manufactured at the Arsenal factory in Ukraine. Public information on this specific model designation is limited, so detailed positioning at launch is not documented here.
Sales data for the Kiev 90 is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from December 2010 sold for £1,500, which is a wholesale saleroom price rather than a retail figure. With only one data point, there is no meaningful range or median to cite, and a buyer assessing what a Kiev 90 is worth today in 2026 should treat that figure as indicative only and seek further comparable sales before judging current value or what one might sell 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: November 2021
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 18,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39839) Title: Kiev 90 The First One no.8300001
Description:
The Kiev 90 is an SLR camera for 4.5x6 cm exposures on 120 film, with an electronic shutter and design inspired by the Mamiya 645. In 1983 only 5 units were built, in 1985 40 units, in 1988 parts for 200 cameras were produced - the total number of finished cameras remains unknown. The example offered here is the first camera made with a special serial number 8300001! Included in the set is a matching 1983 MC Volna-3 No.830320, waist-level finder, prism finder, magazine no.8300014, rubber hood, two filters, outfit case, two rare brochures and a rare original maker's box. Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29250) Title: Kiev 90 outfit
Description:
extremely rare 4.5x6cm SLR (shutter not operable as usual) with special MC-Volna-3 2.8/80mm no.8902862 (cap), two magazine backs (nos.8700141 and 8700182, waist-level finder and prism finder Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11786) Title: Kiev 90 Ausrüstung
Description:
extremely rare 4.5x6cm SLR (shutter in working condition !) with MC-Volna-3 2.8/80mm no.8902101, two magazine backs, waist-level finder, prism finder, separate focusing screen, instruction book and outfit case Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Kiev 90 sell for?
The only recorded UK auction hammer sale in our data achieved £1,500, but with just one result this should not be taken as a reliable market price.
What is a Kiev 90 worth today?
There is insufficient sales data to give a confident value; the single documented hammer price was £1,500, and more comparables would be needed to establish a true market value.