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Shanghai Camera Factory Shanghai 58-II

The Shanghai 58-II is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by the Shanghai Camera Factory in China, introduced in the late 1950s. It was an early product of Chinese post-war camera manufacturing and follows the screw-mount rangefinder format common in that era.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Shanghai 58-II have ranged from roughly £130 to £500, with a median closer to £200 — these are wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. The most recent 2025 sale settled at £130, suggesting that as of today a typical working example is worth around that level, while the £500 outlier from 2016 reflects an exceptional-condition or well-presented piece. Condition, completeness of original markings, and the presence of a matching lens heavily influence what each one sells for.

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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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £130 Special Auction Services
Apr 2025 £250 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 USD 400 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2021 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2021 £322 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £211 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £298 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 USD 450 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2016 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Jun 2007 £192 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Jun 2004 £95 Christie's
May 2004 EUR 229 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £95 Christie's
Nov 2003 £117 Christie's
Apr 2003 £176 Christie's
Apr 2003 £176 Christie's
Jul 2000 £258 Christie's
Sep 1998 £195 Christie's
Jun 1998 £57 Christie's
Jun 1998 £69 Christie's
Jun 1998 £80 Christie's
May 1998 £149 Christie's
Jan 1998 £138 Christie's
Jan 1998 £184 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Shanghai 58-II worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices put the value between about £130 and £230 for typical examples, with exceptional pieces having reached £500.

How much does a Shanghai 58-II sell for at auction?

The most recent 2025 UK auction sale was £130, and the six-sale median price sits near £200.

Why do Shanghai 58-II prices vary so widely?

Condition, working shutter speeds, rangefinder accuracy, and originality drive the spread — clean, functional bodies command a premium over shelf-display examples.

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