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Mamiya C33

The Mamiya C33 is a medium format twin-lens reflex camera shooting 6x6 negatives on 120 roll film, and it belongs to Mamiya's C-series — the only professional TLR line to offer interchangeable lenses via a front-standard bayonet. Introduced in the mid-1960s as a successor to the C3, it was aimed at studio and portrait photographers who wanted TLR simplicity with the flexibility to swap between wide, standard and telephoto Sekor pairs.

At recent UK auction, hammer results for the C33 body (typically sold with the 80mm f/2.8 Sekor) have ranged from about £69 to £210, with a median close to £110 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. As of today in 2026, clean working examples with accurate shutter speeds tend to sit in the upper half of that band, while scruffier or untested bodies drag the lower end down. Price is heavily condition-sensitive: a sticky shutter or hazy viewing lens can halve what an otherwise identical camera sells for.

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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: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £125 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £212 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £113 Chiswick Auctions
Aug 2024 £69 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £160 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £90 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £94 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £106 Flints Auctions
Oct 2020 £70 David Duggleby
Mar 2001 £129 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mamiya C33 worth today?

At UK auction the C33 is worth roughly £69 to £210 at the hammer depending on condition and whether a lens is included, with a median around £110 across recent sales.

How much does a Mamiya C33 sell for with the 80mm lens?

Complete outfits with the standard 80mm f/2.8 Sekor typically sell for £100–£210 at UK saleroom level when shutter speeds are accurate and the viewing screen is clean.

Is the Mamiya C33 a good value medium format camera?

For a 6x6 TLR with interchangeable lenses the C33 offers strong value, since its price sits well below the later C330 while using the same Sekor lens system.

What affects the price of a Mamiya C33 most?

Working shutter speeds across all ranges, clean optics without fungus or haze, intact bellows, and the presence of a matched lens pair are the main factors that push value toward the upper end of the range.

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