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Kiev Kiev-C

The Kiev-C is a Soviet-era camera produced under the Kiev brand by the Arsenal plant in Ukraine. As a niche model with limited surviving documentation in the data provided, it sits within the broader family of Kiev rangefinder and medium-format cameras associated with the marque.

Sales evidence for the Kiev-C is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer record from 2013 shows a result of £10,000, which is a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a retail price. With only one data point, no reliable median or range can be drawn for what a Kiev-C is worth today in 2026, and the price an example sells for will depend heavily on condition, completeness and buyer interest on the day.

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 2013

Date Price Source
Nov 2013 EUR 10,000 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kiev-C worth at UK auction?

The only sales record available shows a hammer price of £10,000 in 2013, but with just one data point this should be treated as an isolated result rather than a reliable guide to current value.

How much does a Kiev-C sell for today?

There is insufficient recent auction evidence to state a current price with confidence; the figure an individual example sells for will depend on condition, originality and buyer demand on the day.

Is the Kiev-C a rare camera?

Auction appearances in the supplied data are very limited, which suggests it does not trade frequently in the UK saleroom market, though scarcity alone does not determine value.