Ricoh GR-21
The Ricoh GR-21 is a 35mm compact film camera fitted with an ultra-wide 21mm fixed lens, extending the GR series into the super-wide-angle category. It was a niche premium compact aimed at photographers who wanted GR-series build and handling with a markedly wider field of view than the standard 28mm GR1.
Auction data for the GR-21 is thin: a single recent UK saleroom result in November 2025 saw an example sell for £1,375 at hammer (wholesale level, before buyer's premium). On that limited evidence, the GR-21 today is worth substantially more than a standard GR1, reflecting its scarcity, but a single data point means the price a given example sells for can vary widely with condition and completeness.
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £1,375 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 260) Title: A Ricoh GR21 Compact Camera
Description:
2001, black, serial no. 49301905, with Ricoh GR f/3.5 21mm lens, body, VG-E, powers up and appears to function, lens, VG, complete with three filters, |
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| Oct 2023 | £440 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 419) Title: A Ricoh GR21 Compact Camera
Description:
A Ricoh GR21 Compact Camera, black, shutter working, flash working, LCD displays working, on/off button & rubber around rear finder window sllightly |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Ricoh GR-21 worth today?
Based on a November 2025 UK auction hammer result of £1,375, a clean working GR-21 is worth around four figures, though with only one recorded sale the value of any individual example will depend heavily on condition.
How much does a Ricoh GR-21 sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction price on record is £1,375 hammer in late 2025; that figure excludes buyer's premium and reflects wholesale saleroom level rather than dealer retail.
Why is the GR-21 more expensive than other GR film compacts?
The GR-21 was produced in much smaller numbers than the 28mm GR1 series and is the only GR film body with a 21mm lens, so its scarcity supports a higher price than standard GR1 variants.