Minolta Dynax 500si super
The Minolta Dynax 500si super is a 35mm autofocus SLR from Minolta's Dynax line, sold in Europe during the mid-1990s as an entry-level body using the Minolta A-type (autofocus) lens mount. It was positioned as an affordable consumer SLR rather than an enthusiast tool, sitting below the contemporaneous 600si and 700si in Minolta's range.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the Dynax 500si super sit at the low end of the 35mm AF SLR market, with recorded sales of £15 and £25 — a working range of roughly £15–£25 and a median near £20. Because these are saleroom hammer results (wholesale, before commission), body-only examples without a lens rarely sell for much more today, and value is highly condition-sensitive: a clean, tested body with a kit zoom will sit at the upper end of that range, while untested or cosmetically tired bodies make up the floor.
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: July 2025
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| Jul 2025 | £15 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 200) Title: A Minolta Dynax 500si Super SLR Camera
Description:
A Minolta Dynax 500si Super SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, body G, with Sigma UC Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6 & Cosina AF 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 |
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| Aug 2023 | £25 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 124) Title: A Minolta Dynax 500si Super SLR Camera
Description:
A Minolta Dynax 500si Super SLR Camera, powers up, shutter working, meter responsive, flash working, body G, with Minolta AF 28-80mm f/4 & AF |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Minolta Dynax 500si super worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Dynax 500si super is worth roughly £15–£25, with a median around £20 for a working body.
What does a Minolta Dynax 500si super sell for at UK auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the 500si super selling for £15 to £25 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Minolta Dynax 500si super a good buy at this price?
At a £15–£25 hammer price it is inexpensive enough to be worth trying if it comes with a working Minolta AF zoom, since the lens typically carries most of the value.
Does the Dynax 500si super take Minolta AF lenses?
Yes — it uses the Minolta A-type autofocus mount, so it accepts Minolta AF (later Konica Minolta and Sony A-mount) lenses.