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Mamiya Press

The Mamiya Press is a Japanese medium format press/rangefinder camera system with interchangeable lenses and interchangeable roll-film backs. It was aimed at working press and commercial photographers who wanted larger-than-35mm negatives in a hand-held body, and sits alongside the later Universal Press in Mamiya's press-camera lineup.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for Mamiya Press bodies have typically fallen in a £94–£220 range, with a median around £140. A £220 result in January 2026 sits at the top of today's band and usually reflects a complete outfit with a lens and back, while body-only or cosmetically tired examples tend to hammer closer to £90–£140. These are saleroom results — wholesale levels rather than dealer retail — so condition, completeness of the lens/back/grip set, and working rangefinder coupling all move the number noticeably.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
23 Deluxe 0
G 0
S 0
Standard 2 £50 – £135
Super 23 11 £70 – £438
Universal 14 £56 – £688

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

Date Price Source Variant
Jul 2026 £50 🇬🇧 ebay Standard
Jul 2026 £167 🇬🇧 ebay Universal
Jun 2026 £135 🇬🇧 ebay Standard
Jun 2026 EUR 208 🇪🇺 ebay Super 23
Jun 2026 £209 🇬🇧 ebay Universal
Jun 2026 £120 🇬🇧 ebay Universal
May 2026 £99 🇬🇧 ebay Universal
May 2026 £211 🇬🇧 ebay Universal
Feb 2026 £56 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Universal
Jan 2026 £220 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2025 £239 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions Universal
Oct 2025 £88 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions Super 23
Aug 2025 £438 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Super 23
May 2025 £200 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services Super 23
Apr 2025 £119 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Super 23
Mar 2025 £225 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Super 23
Mar 2025 £138 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £138 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Super 23
Dec 2024 £138 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £325 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Universal
Oct 2024 £94 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £139 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
Apr 2024 £100 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Jan 2024 £125 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £162 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Universal
Jul 2023 £150 🇬🇧 David Duggleby Universal
Jun 2023 £70 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services Super 23
Apr 2023 £125 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Super 23
Apr 2023 £125 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Universal
Apr 2023 £320 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services Super 23
Mar 2023 £81 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Mar 2022 £688 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Universal
Feb 2022 £94 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £186 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Universal
Oct 2017 £180 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Mar 2007 £96 🇬🇧 Christie's Universal
Sep 2001 £188 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2001 £293 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jan 2001 £199 🇬🇧 Christie's
Aug 2000 £376 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2000 £152 🇬🇧 Christie's Super 23
May 1998 £184 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mamiya Press worth today?

In the current UK auction market a Mamiya Press typically sells for between about £94 and £220 at hammer, with most clean, working examples clustering around £140.

How much does a Mamiya Press sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices range from £94 for a tired body-only example up to £220 for a more complete outfit, with a median near £138.

Does condition affect the price?

Yes — a working rangefinder, clean leaf shutter and a light-tight film back are the main value drivers, and examples missing a lens or back sit at the bottom of the range.

Is the Mamiya Press the same as the Universal Press?

No, they are separate models in Mamiya's press-camera line and should be priced independently; this page covers the Press only.