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Minolta 35 Model E

The Minolta 35 Model E is a 35mm rangefinder camera from the post-war era of the Japanese camera industry, part of the Minolta 35 series that helped establish the maker's reputation outside Japan.

UK auction hammer prices for the Minolta 35 Model E are thinly traded, with recorded sales ranging from £88 to £180 at saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commission). With only two data points spanning decades, the current value today is difficult to pin down precisely, and what a clean example sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter function, and whether the original lens is present.

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: April 2025

Date Price Source
Apr 2025 £88 Flints Auctions
Nov 1998 £184 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minolta 35 Model E worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record, a Minolta 35 Model E has a value in the region of £88 at recent hammer, though an earlier sale reached £180; price is highly sensitive to condition and completeness.

How much does a Minolta 35 Model E sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices sit between roughly £88 and £180, but the sample size is very small so individual results can fall outside that band.

Is the Minolta 35 Model E a good buy as a user camera?

It can be, provided the shutter and rangefinder are working; budget for a service on top of the purchase price, as these cameras are now decades old.