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Zenza Bronica Bronica S2

The Zenza Bronica S2 is a Japanese 6x6 medium format SLR introduced in the mid-1960s. It uses interchangeable film backs and interchangeable lenses, and was positioned as a professional studio and location camera competing with contemporaneous German 6x6 systems.

At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Bronica S2 typically fall in the £120–£340 range, with a median around £180 based on recent results. The July 2025 result of £338 sits at the top of that range, while tired bodies with cosmetic or mechanical issues sell for around £120, so condition and completeness of back and finder drive what an S2 is worth at saleroom level. Examples bundled with a clean Nikkor standard lens tend to fetch more than body-only lots.

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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: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £80 Special Auction Services
Sep 2025 £312 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £338 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £119 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £180 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £250 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £230 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £180 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £250 Special Auction Services
Jan 2024 £288 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £225 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £170 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £170 Special Auction Services
May 2006 £120 Christie's
Jul 2000 £305 Christie's
Nov 1999 £437 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bronica S2 worth at UK auction in 2026?

Recent hammer results sit between roughly £120 and £340, with a median near £180. Clean, fully working bodies with a standard lens achieve the upper end of that range.

How much does a Bronica S2 sell for compared with other 6x6 SLRs?

The S2 generally sells for less than comparable Hasselblad V-series bodies, reflecting both greater supply and the scarcity of specialist service. Its price is closer to other Japanese 6x6 system cameras of the period.

Does a non-working S2 still have value?

Yes — bodies with shutter faults still change hands around £120 because the film backs, finders and Nikkor-mount lenses retain value as spares for working systems.

What most affects the price of a Bronica S2?

Shutter accuracy, the condition of the film back's light seals and dark slide, finder cleanliness, and whether a lens is included are the main factors behind the spread in recent sales.

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