Tokyo Kogaku Topcon R
The Topcon R is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Tokyo Kogaku, the optical manufacturer that marketed cameras under the Topcon name. It sits among the earlier Topcon SLR bodies, aimed at enthusiast and professional users when introduced.
Auction data for the Topcon R is extremely thin: a single UK auction-hammer result of £833 from 2003 is the only data point available, so today's market value cannot be reliably stated from sales evidence alone. Buyers researching what a Topcon R is worth or sells for in 2026 should treat that figure as historical and condition-dependent rather than a current guide price.
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 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 833 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22418) Title: Tokyo Kogaku Topcon R Set
Description:
Erste 35mm SLR von Topcon in neuwertigem Zustand mit 1,8/5,8cm Auto-Topcor Nr.284894, Blende, Tasche, Papiere, Originalschachtel, 2,8/3,5cm Auto-Topcor Nr.290049, komplett und neu in Schachtel, Balgengerät neu in Box, Lichtschachtsucher neu in Box und Zubehörschuh Estimate: EUR 19,570 - EUR 1,547,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Topcon R worth today?
There is insufficient recent UK auction data to give a reliable current value; the only recorded hammer price in our data is £833 from 2003.
How much does a Topcon R sell for at auction?
Only one UK auction sale is on record at £833 hammer, so any current price estimate would be speculative rather than evidence-based.
Is the Topcon R a collectible camera?
Early Tokyo Kogaku SLRs attract specialist collector interest, but the Topcon R appears infrequently at auction, which makes establishing a consistent market price difficult.