Mamiya 65mm f/3.5
The Mamiya TLR 65mm f/3.5 is a moderate wide-angle lens made for the Mamiya C-series twin-lens reflex cameras, including the C220, C330 and their f and s successors. Supplied as a paired taking and viewing lens in a bayonet-mounted front plate, it sits a step wider than the 80mm standard and was aimed at interiors, group portraits and general reportage work on 6x6 roll film.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Mamiya TLR 65mm f/3.5 have ranged from about £20 to £130, with a median near £50 across the last two years up to today. The stronger £130 result from late 2025 reflected a clean, fully working copy, while tatty or shutter-sick examples sell for as little as £20, so condition and shutter behaviour drive what this lens is worth far more than cosmetic grading.
Variants
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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 | £130 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 246) Title: A Mamiya-Sekor 65mm f/3.5 Blue Dot TLR Lens
Description:
A Mamiya-Sekor 65mm f/3.5 Blue Dot TLR Lens, serial no 575884, shutter working, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Sep 2025 | £20 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 57) Title: A Mamiya-Sekor 65mm f/3.5 TLR Lens
Description:
A Mamiya-Sekor 65mm f/3.5 TLR Lens, serial no 960732, shutter sluggish in slow speeds, barrel F-G, paint wear, small dings to filter rings, elements |
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| Jun 2024 | £40 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 241) Title: A Mamiya Sekor 65mm f/3.5 TLR Lens
Description:
A Mamiya Sekor 65mm f/3.5 TLR Lens, shutter working, barrel G, ding to taking lens filter ring, light wear, elements F-G, some fungus, in makers box |
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| Apr 2024 | £40 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 300) Title: A Mamiya Sekor 65mm f/3.5 TLR Lens
Description:
A Mamiya Sekor 65mm f/3.5 TLR Lens, serial no 1012453, shutter working, barrel G, elements P-F, fungus to viewing & taking lens, in Mamiya lens case |
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| Apr 2024 | £50 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 291) Title: A Mamiya Sekor 65mm f/3.5 Blue Dot TLR Lens
Description:
A Mamiya Sekor 65mm f/3.5 Blue Dot TLR Lens, serial no 573760, shutter working, barrel G, some paint scratches/wear, elements F-G, some light |
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| Dec 2023 | £80 | Special Auction Services | (standard) | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 12) Title: A Mamiya-Sekor 65mm f/3.5 Blue Dot TLR Lens
Description:
A Mamiya-Sekor 65mm f/3.5 Blue Dot TLR Lens, serial no 5791495, shutter working, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with Mamiya 65mm f/3.5 hood |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mamiya TLR 65mm f/3.5 sell for at UK auction?
Recent hammer results sit between roughly £20 and £130, with most usable copies trading around the £40 to £80 mark.
What is a Mamiya TLR 65mm f/3.5 worth if the shutter is sticky?
A copy with sluggish slow speeds typically falls to the lower end of the range, around £20 to £40, because a CLA on the leaf shutter often costs more than the lens itself.
Does this lens fit the Mamiyaflex II or the C-series TLRs?
It is designed for the interchangeable-lens C-series bodies such as the C220, C220f, C330, C330f and C330s, not the earlier fixed-lens Mamiyaflex I or II.
Is the 65mm a useful focal length on 6x6?
Yes — on the 6x6 frame it gives a moderate wide-angle view, roughly equivalent to a 35mm lens on full-frame 35mm, making it a common upgrade from the 80mm standard.