Kowa Optical Kowa E
The Kowa E is a film camera produced by Japanese maker Kowa Optical. It sits among the lesser-known Kowa-branded bodies that occasionally surface on the UK collector market.
Sales evidence for the Kowa E at UK auction is thin: the only recorded hammer result is £180 from November 2013, a wholesale-level saleroom price excluding commission. With just one data point, today's value is difficult to pin down, and what a Kowa E sells for now will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, working order and whether it appears in a specialist sale or a general lot.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: November 2013
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 180 | £151 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29296) Title: Kowa E
Description:
35mm SLR in near mint condition and good working order with selenium meter, non-interchangeable Kowa 2/50mm no.10168608 (filter, cap), everready case, instructions, warranty card and maker's box with matching numbers Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Kowa E worth?
Auction evidence is extremely limited, with one recorded UK hammer price of £180 in 2013; current value is best confirmed against a fresh comparable sale rather than a single historic result.
How much does a Kowa E sell for at auction today?
There is not enough recent data in 2026 to give a reliable price band — the only verified UK hammer result on file is £180, so condition and working order will drive any individual sale.
Is the Kowa E a collectible camera?
It is a niche Kowa model that turns up rarely at UK auction, which means buyer interest, and therefore price, can vary significantly from sale to sale.