Mamiya 50mm f/4.5
The Mamiya 7 50mm f/4.5 is a wide-angle prime lens for the Mamiya 7 and 7II 6x7 medium-format rangefinder system, where it renders a field of view roughly equivalent to a 24mm lens in 35mm terms. Designed for landscape, architectural and interior work, it pairs the N-series leaf-shutter mount with the compact, hand-holdable body that made the Mamiya 7 popular with travelling photographers from the mid-1990s onwards.
At UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have ranged from £325 in 2023 to £554 in early 2025, giving a small-sample median close to £440. Those figures are saleroom results — wholesale levels before buyer's premium — so dealer asking prices in 2026 typically sit well above what a clean copy sells for at auction today, and condition of the shutter, coatings and finder accessory (if included) drives most of the spread in value.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 7 | — | — | 2 | £325 – £554 |
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 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £150 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 254) Title: A Mamiya Sekor Z 50mm f/4.5 Lens
Description:
A Mamiya Sekor Z 50mm f/4.5 Lens, RZ67 mount, serial no 13060, shutter working, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with 50-65 rubber hood, front and rear |
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| Jan 2025 | £554 | Chiswick Auctions | 7 | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 85) Title: A Mamiya N 50mm f/4.5 L Lens
Description:
A Mamiya N 50mm f/4.5 L Lens Serial No: TC1124 Body: VG/E Optics: VG/E Notes: for Mamiya 7II Medium format Rangefinder system. Complete with maker's (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Apr 2024 | £270 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 273) Title: A Mamiya UDL M 50mm f/4.5 L Lens
Description:
A Mamiya UDL M 50mm f/4.5 L Lens, RZ67 Pro mount, serial no ce1010, shutter working, barrel G-VG, elements GVG, with No 1 hood, front and rear caps |
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| Jan 2023 | £325 | Flints Auctions | 7 | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 390) Title: A Mamiya N L f/4.5 50mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. SH183, body, VG, shutter working, elements, VG |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mamiya 7 50mm f/4.5 worth in the UK today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have fallen between £325 and £554, so a clean working copy is worth somewhere in that band at saleroom level, with retail dealer prices typically higher.
How much does a Mamiya 7 50mm f/4.5 sell for at auction?
The two most recent tracked UK hammer results are £325 (January 2023) and £554 (January 2025), suggesting a mid-range price around £440 before commission.
Does the 50mm f/4.5 need a separate viewfinder?
Yes — because the Mamiya 7 body's built-in finder does not show the wider 50mm field, buyers should check whether the dedicated external 50mm viewfinder is included, as its presence can affect value.
Is the Mamiya 7 50mm compatible with the Mamiya 6?
No, Mamiya 7 N-series lenses use a different mount from the Mamiya 6 G-series and are not interchangeable between the two systems.