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Hasselblad 203FE

The Hasselblad 203FE is a 6x6 medium format SLR in the V System, using both focal-plane shutter FE lenses and leaf-shutter C/CF-series optics on the same body. Introduced in the mid-1990s, it sat at the upper end of Hasselblad's manual-focus line with TTL metering and a top focal-plane shutter speed well beyond what the leaf-shutter 500-series offered.

At recent UK auction, 203FE bodies and outfits have produced hammer prices ranging from roughly £1,400 to £3,800, with a median around £2,100 based on seven recorded sales. The spread is wide because results depend heavily on whether the lot includes an FE lens, a prism finder and a film back — stripped bodies sell for less, while complete kits with a 110mm f/2 FE Planar push toward the top of the range. As of 2026, values remain condition-sensitive, and these figures reflect wholesale hammer results in the saleroom rather than dealer retail.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Apr 2026 £2,000 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2025 £3,750 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Oct 2024 £2,400 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions —
Jun 2024 £1,375 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2022 £2,100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2008 EUR 2,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jun 2008 EUR 2,600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2007 EUR 1,900 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2006 EUR 2,100 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad 203FE worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results put the 203FE in the £1,400–£3,800 range, with a typical price around £2,100 depending on condition and whether an FE lens is included.

How much does a Hasselblad 203FE sell for at auction?

Bodies alone tend to sell for £1,400–£2,400, while complete outfits with an FE Planar lens and finder have reached £3,750 at recent UK sales.

Why does the 203FE price vary so much?

The value is driven mainly by the lens and accessories included; a 110mm f/2 FE Planar alone adds substantially to the hammer price, which is why kitted lots fetch close to double what bare bodies do.

Is the 203FE still serviceable?

The mechanical parts and V System accessories remain supportable, but the F-series electronics require a specialist, so buyers should test all shutter speeds and the meter before committing.

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