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Tokyo Kogaku Topcon 35A

The Topcon 35A is a 35mm film rangefinder camera made by Tokyo Kogaku in Japan. It sits within the postwar Japanese rangefinder lineage from the maker better known later for its Topcon SLRs.

Auction data for this model is thin: the only recorded UK saleroom hammer result on file is £303 from November 2003, so any sense of what a Topcon 35A is worth today rests on a single data point. Because that figure is more than two decades old and reflects a wholesale auction price rather than a retail asking price, current value in 2026 is best confirmed against fresh comparable sales before buying or selling.

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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.

Prices updated: May 2005

Date Price Source
May 2005 EUR 260 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 303 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Topcon 35A worth?

On the only UK auction record we hold, a Topcon 35A sold for £303 at hammer in 2003; with just one data point that far back, a reliable current value cannot be quoted without further comparable sales.

How much does a Topcon 35A sell for at auction?

The single recorded UK hammer price is £303, but one sale is not enough to establish a typical price or range, so treat that figure as indicative only.

Is the Topcon 35A a rangefinder or an SLR?

It is a 35mm rangefinder camera made by Tokyo Kogaku, distinct from the company's later Topcon SLR models.

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