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Mamiya Press Super 23

The Mamiya Press Super 23 is a medium format press-style rangefinder taking interchangeable Mamiya Press lenses and interchangeable roll-film backs for 6x9 and 6x7 negatives on 120 film. Introduced in the 1960s, it was pitched at working press and commercial photographers who needed a handheld large-negative camera, and it is distinguished from earlier Press bodies by a bellows-mounted front standard that allows limited movements for perspective control.

At recent UK auction the Press Super 23 has fetched hammer prices from around £70 to £440, with a median close to £140 across sales recorded between 2023 and today in 2026. Complete outfits with a clean 100mm f/3.5 Sekor, a working rangefinder and a light-tight 6x9 back sell for the most, while bodies alone or kits with hazy optics and sticky shutters sit at the bottom of the range. Because these are saleroom hammer results, what a collector pays at auction once commission is added, or what a dealer charges at retail, will be higher than the figures shown.

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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: October 2025

Date Price Source
Oct 2025 £88 Chiswick Auctions
Aug 2025 £438 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £200 Special Auction Services
Apr 2025 £119 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £225 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £138 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £70 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £125 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £320 Special Auction Services

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mamiya Press Super 23 worth today?

In the UK auction market in 2026 a Press Super 23 is typically worth between about £70 and £440 at the hammer, with the median sale price sitting around £140 for a usable body and standard lens.

How much does a Mamiya Press Super 23 sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer results range from £88 for a tired body to £438 for a clean, complete outfit, so the price a given example sells for depends heavily on lens condition, bellows integrity and whether a working 6x9 or 6x7 back is included.

What affects the value of a Press Super 23?

Bellows condition, rangefinder accuracy, leaf-shutter timing in the lens, and the presence of a light-tight roll-film back are the main factors; a camera missing its back or with a leaking bellows can sell for less than half the price of a fully functional kit.

Is the Mamiya Press Super 23 a good buyer's market right now?

Prices in 2025 and into 2026 have been fairly steady in the £120–£230 band for typical working examples, so buyers willing to inspect carefully can still find usable 6x9 medium format gear well below the cost of a comparable modern system.

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