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The Zunow is a Japanese rangefinder camera produced by Zunow Optical Industry, a small Tokyo maker active in the 1950s and best known for its fast lenses. As a low-volume postwar 35mm camera from a short-lived manufacturer, it is encountered far less often than mainstream Japanese rangefinders of the same era.
UK auction data for the Zunow is extremely thin: a single hammer result of £4,200 was recorded in November 2012 at saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commission). With only one data point, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price, and any current sale would depend heavily on condition, completeness and whether a matching Zunow lens is included. Realistic worth at auction in 2026 cannot be tightly bracketed from this evidence alone, though the camera clearly sells for a four-figure sum when it does appear.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 50mm f/1.9 | — | — | 0 | — |
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 2012
| Date | Price | Source | Variant | |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 4,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14801) Title: Teikoku Kogaku Zunow 1.1/5cm
Description:
in RF coupled mount for M39, early chrome Zunow in perfect condition, clean lenses, both caps Estimate: EUR 4,500 - EUR 5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zunow camera worth today?
On the single UK auction record available, a Zunow sold for £4,200 hammer in 2012; with only one data point, current value is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does a Zunow sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK hammer price is £4,200, achieved at saleroom level and excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Is the Zunow rare?
Yes — Zunow Optical Industry was a small, short-lived Japanese maker, and its cameras appear only occasionally in the auction market.
Can a Zunow still be serviced?
Factory support ended decades ago and specialist repairers for this model are scarce, so buyers should assume limited service options and price accordingly.