Mamiya 35 I
The Mamiya 35 I is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Mamiya in Japan. It belongs to the brand's mid-twentieth-century 35mm rangefinder line, positioned as a compact viewfinder camera for general photography.
With only two recorded UK auction hammer results on file (2003 and 2018), pricing data for the Mamiya 35 I is thin: those sales fell between roughly £500 and £680, which gives a midpoint near £590. Today the model trades infrequently enough that any current value estimate is indicative rather than firm, and condition of the shutter, rangefinder patch and lens glass will sell for a wide spread around that figure.
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: March 2018
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36156) Title: Mamiya 35 (1949)
Description:
rare 35mm rangefinder camera, similar in appearance to the medium format Mamiya Six, with Hexar 3.5/50mm no.33008, in excellent condition, original case, the later Mamiya 35 II and III are completely different cameras Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 678 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22374) Title: Mamiya 35 (Original)
Description:
Seltene 35mm Sucherkamera und gleichzeitig die erste Mamiya-Kamera, diese wurden ausschließlich über PX-Läden an Angehörige der amerikanischen Armee verkauft. Sehr schöner Zustand, Hexar 3,5/50mm Nr.26927, Tasche Estimate: EUR 19,490 - EUR 602,380 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mamiya 35 I worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices have sat in the region of £500 to £680, so a clean working example is worth somewhere in that band, with tired examples worth less.
How much does a Mamiya 35 I sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK saleroom results show the camera selling for £500 and £678 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Mamiya 35 I a good buyer's price point for a vintage 35mm rangefinder?
At the prices seen so far it sits in the mid-range for Japanese fixed-lens rangefinders of the period, and value depends heavily on the condition of the shutter, rangefinder and lens.