Mamiya 6
The Mamiya 6 is a medium format rangefinder introduced in 1989, shooting 6x6cm frames on 120 or 220 roll film. It uses interchangeable G-series bayonet lenses and features a collapsing lens mount that reduces body depth for transport, positioning it as a compact alternative to SLR medium format systems of its era.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Mamiya 6 have ranged from around £30 to £1,100, with a median near £310 across the sales on record. The spread is wide because body-only or faulty examples sell for very little, while complete kits with a working 75mm G lens are where the higher figures sit; in today's market, condition and lens inclusion are the main value drivers, and electronic faults in the shutter or metering can push a saleroom result down to double digits.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| MF | — | — | 4 | £1,200 – £2,790 |
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £823 | 🇬🇧 ebay | — | |
Title: New listing
Description:
Super condition with 105-210mm auto focus Zoom. Recently used so all working. This was my second camera for work made for Queen Camilla so it has an awesome history. Location: Manchester, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 2,790 | 🇪🇺 ebay | MF | |
Title: Mamiya 6 MF Body Body with Mamiya G 3.5/75 L Lens
Description:
Technische Funktionen sind in Ordnung. Sucher klar und sauber. Sehr Guter Zustand. Verschluss läuft sauber bei allen Zeiten. Sehr gut erhalten, mit minimalen Gebrauchsspuren. Location: München, Germany |
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| Nov 2025 | £2,000 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | MF | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 324) Title: A Mamiya 6 MF Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1989-95, black, serial no. 318231, with Mamiya G L f/3.5 75mm lens, black, no serial no. body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG, complete with Mamiya |
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| Oct 2024 | £1,200 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | MF | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1893) Title: Mamiya 6MF medium format rangefinder camera, serial number 316861, with G 1:3.5 f=75mm L lens,
Description:
Mamiya 6MF medium format rangefinder camera, serial number 316861, with G 1:3.5 f=75mm L lens, |
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| May 2024 | £2,375 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | MF | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 218) Title: A Mamiya 6 MF Medium Format Rangefinder Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial no. 317176, with Mamiya-Sekor C f/3.5 75mm lens, black, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG, together with Mamiya G L f/4 50mm lens, |
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| May 2024 | £1,200 | 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers | — | |
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 149) Title: Mamiya 6 Camera
Description:
no.302564 with Mamiya lenses: f4.5 150mm and f3.5 75mm, in soft carry case |
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| Apr 2024 | £1,100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 229) Title: A Mamiya 6 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Mamiya 6 Rangefinder Camera, serial no 307797, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some small dents to vulcanite on back, |
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| Sep 2023 | £475 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 86) Title: A Mamiya 6 Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
Description:
with Mamiya G L f/4 50mm lens, body, G, will not power up, lens, G-VG |
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| Jun 2023 | £1,025 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 209) Title: A Mamiya 6 Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 310402, with Mamiya G L f/4 50mm lens, black, body, F-G, does not appear to power up, lens, VG, together with a Mamiya G L f/4.5 |
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| Jun 2023 | £69 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 232) Title: A Mamiya-6 Medium Format Folding Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, speeds below 1/15s stick, with Zuiko 75mm f/3.5, optics G, some haze present, in maker's case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 362) Title: Two Mamiya 6 Rangefinder Cameras
Description:
both with Olympus Zuiko f/3.5 75mm lenses, bodies overall, F-G, shutters working, one sticking slightly on slower speeds, lenses, G, some internal |
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| Nov 2017 | USD 1,800 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2017 Auction Results (Lot 18) Title: Mamiya 6 6x6 camera kit
Description:
Mamiya 6 6x6 camera kit |
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| May 1998 | £69 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 443) Title: Mamiya 6 no. 38930
Description:
Mamiya 6 no. 38930 Estimate: £20 - £100 |
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| Nov -0001 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 435) Title: A Mamiya 6 VI Folding Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Mamiya 6 VI Folding Rangefinder Camera, early version, 1947-52, shutter sluggish/sticking in slow speeds, rangefinder working, body G, small piece |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mamiya 6 worth today?
UK auction hammer prices range from about £30 for body-only or faulty examples up to roughly £1,100 for complete, working kits with a G-series lens, with a median around £310.
How much does a Mamiya 6 sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the price depends heavily on whether a lens is included and whether the electronics are functional; clean working outfits have sold in the £1,000–£1,100 bracket while body-only or non-working lots have gone for under £100.
Why is there such a wide price range for the Mamiya 6?
The value is driven primarily by lens inclusion and the condition of the shutter and meter electronics, so a functional kit and a dead body can sell for very different sums at the same auction.
Is the Mamiya 6 a good buy for a film shooter?
It offers 6x6 negatives in a comparatively compact rangefinder body, but buyers should factor in the risk of electronic failure and limited service support when judging whether the price is fair.