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Minolta 35 Model F

The Minolta 35 Model F is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica screw (M39) lens mount, produced by Chiyoda Kogaku in the 1950s. It sat in the upper end of Minolta's rangefinder line when new, competing with other Japanese Leica-pattern bodies of the era before the brand's focus shifted toward SLRs.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 35 Model F have sat in the region of £160–£250, with a 2025 sale at £162 and an earlier 2006 result of £250 providing the recorded data points. These are saleroom wholesale figures rather than dealer retail, and as of 2026 values are firmly condition-led: clean, fully working bodies with a matching-era Rokkor lens tend toward the upper end of that band, while cosmetically worn or haze-affected examples sell for less.

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 £162 Flints Auctions
Nov 2006 EUR 250 Leitz Auction
Jun 1999 £172 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minolta 35 Model F worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer data, a Minolta 35 Model F is typically worth around £160–£250, with the most recent 2025 sale landing at £162.

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

Recorded UK auction prices sit between roughly £160 and £250 at the hammer, before buyer's premium, with condition and lens completeness driving where an individual example falls in that range.

What affects the value of a Minolta 35 Model F?

Shutter accuracy, rangefinder clarity, cosmetic condition and the presence of a clean original Rokkor lens are the main factors; a body with sticky slow speeds or a dim rangefinder patch will sell at the lower end of the price band.