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Minolta 9000 AF

The Minolta 9000 AF is a 35mm autofocus SLR introduced in 1985 as the professional-tier body in Minolta's first-generation autofocus system, sitting above the 7000 AF. It was known as the Maxxum 9000 in North America and the Alpha 9000 in Japan, and uses the Minolta A-mount lens system.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 9000 AF have ranged from around £38 to £110, with limited volume making a single median figure unreliable. As of 2026, value at saleroom level is heavily condition-sensitive: clean, working bodies with a functional back and intact grip sell for the upper end, while cosmetically tired or untested examples change hands near the lower figure. Because sample size is small, the price a given body achieves can swing widely between sales.

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: August 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source
Aug 2026 USD 80 £60 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 45 £34 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 EUR 35 £30 🇪🇺 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 80 £60 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 45 £34 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 EUR 35 £30 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 16 £12 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 16 £12 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 EUR 35 £30 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 £40 £40 🇬🇧 eBay
Jul 2026 £72 £72 🇬🇧 eBay
Jun 2026 £49 £49 🇬🇧 eBay
Jan 2024 £112 £90 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jul 2017 £38 £38 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions
May 2004 £140 £140 🇬🇧 Bonhams

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minolta 9000 AF worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £38 and £110, so a tidy working body is typically worth somewhere in that range rather than a single fixed figure.

How much does a Minolta 9000 AF sell for at UK auction?

It sells for about £38 at the low end for untested or cosmetically poor examples and up to around £110 for clean, functional bodies, based on the limited hammer results on file.

Is the Minolta 9000 AF a good value film SLR?

Its price remains modest compared with later professional AF bodies, and because it accepts the full Minolta A-mount autofocus lens range, it offers reasonable value for users who already own compatible glass.