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Minolta XD-S

The Minolta XD-S is a 35mm SLR from Minolta's manual-focus XD series, introduced at the end of the 1970s. It uses the Minolta SR (MD/MC) bayonet lens mount and was positioned as an enthusiast-grade body within Minolta's line.

With only a single UK auction record on file, the price evidence for the Minolta XD-S is thin: the most recent hammer result we have logged sold for £175 in late 2024. Because that figure reflects a wholesale saleroom result rather than a dealer asking price, retail values today in 2026 are typically higher, and what an XD-S is worth depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the electronics are working.

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 250 £187 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 250 £187 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 300 £224 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 300 £224 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 300 £224 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 300 £224 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 190 £142 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 190 £142 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 £192 £192 🇬🇧 eBay
Jun 2026 £99 £99 🇬🇧 eBay
Dec 2024 £44 £35 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £225 £180 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £175 £140 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minolta XD-S worth today?

On the limited UK auction data we hold, a Minolta XD-S sells for around £175 at hammer, though clean, fully working examples can command more at retail.

How much does a Minolta XD-S sell for at UK auction?

The single recorded hammer price in our database is £175 from December 2024; with so few data points, treat this as indicative rather than a firm market value.

Is the Minolta XD-S a good buy at this price?

At this price level the value depends almost entirely on condition — a tested, working body with clean cosmetics is worth pursuing, while an untested one carries real repair risk.