Kowa Six/ Super 66 Medium Format Camera Price Guide
The table below shows the average of current dealer/Ebay/Ad prices (under Avg 2000 column). This column gives a good guide to what is a good or average price for many Kowa items today. Items with prices in parentheses ($xxx) have only one price listing in the Dealer/Ebay/Ad price section below. Items without listings didn't show up in our initial search (in Feb. 2000). These items should be presumed to be less common. 

My thesis here is that most Kowa items typically sell today for close to what they cost the dealers in the mid-1970s (new). Compare Current Avg 2000 prices to the mid-1970s dealer and consumer list prices to see these trends. I have highlighted items which are substantially below or above these ranges with a minus (-) or plus (+) in the table. The Kowa camera kits (body + lens) are relative bargains, as are most of the common lenses (55mm, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm..). Professional accessories such as polaroid backs and metering prisms finders fetch substantial premiums. Use the table below and the dealer price listings to identify good buys and avoid overpriced offerings. Notice also the ranges in prices, sometimes related to condition (e.g., EX vs EX++), which can be seen in the followup dealer price listings below this table. 

Some Kowa items are sufficiently rare that they may command higher prices due to scarcity and possible collector interest. Examples might include lens extremes (19mm fisheye, 35mm, 500mm) and the microscope adapter/shutter. Relatively rare items such as the 40mm and 110mm macro lenses may vary widely in asking price. We suggest some budget alternatives in sections below.

                                               Current  -- mid-1970s --
Item#   Description:                           Avg 2000 Dealer  Consumer
660-101 Kowa Super 66 Camera Complete		$419-	$462.00 $660.00
660-202 Kowa Super 66 Camera Body		$314-	$362.20 $466.00
662-301 Kowa 12/24 magazine			$183	$139.30 $199.50
662-302 Kowa 16/32 magazine				$160.97 $229.95
662-303 Kowa Polaroid magazine			$347+	$202.65 $289.50
661-260 19mm f/4.5 Automatic Fisheye Lens		$1,890  $2,700
661-252 35mm f/4.5 Automatic Wide Angle Lens		$642.60 $918.00
661-254 40mm f/4.0 Automatic Wide Angle Lens	($1299)+$560.70 $801.00
661-256 55mm f/3.5 Automatic Wide Angle Lens	$305-	$323.40 $462.00
661-258 85mm f/2.8 Automatic Standard Lens	$208+	$135.80 $194.00
661-260 110mm f/5.6 Automatic Macro Lens	$398	$349.30 $499.00
661-262 150mm f/3.5 Automatic Telephoto Lens	$338	$323.40 $462.00
661-264 200mm f/4.5 Automatic Telephoto Lens	($256)-	$331.10 $473.00
661-266 250MM F/5.6 Automatic Telephoto Lens	$362	$349.30 $499.00
661-268 500mm f/8.0 Automatic Telephoto Lens		$699.30 $999.00
661-285 Kowa Automatic 2X Teleconverter			$325.50 $465.00
663-310 Folding Viewfinder Hood			$45	$42.20  $68.00
663-311 Critical Magnifier Hood				$97.50  $150.00
663-314 Prism Viewfinder 45 degrees		$191+	$96.85  $149.00
663-315 Prism Viewfinder 90 degrees		$181+	$96.85  $149.00
663-316 ''TTL'' Meter/Finder			$156-	$161.85 $249.00
663-318 45 degree Prism ''TTL'' Meter/Finder	$450+	$230.75 $355.00
663-312 Sports Finder for 55/85/150mm Lenses	$65+	$28.93  $44.50
663-357 Flash Bracket				($14)	$28.28  $43.50
663-365 Carrying Case				($29)	$25.97  $39.95
663-355 Neck Strap				($15)	$6.18   $9.50
663-358 Quick-Load Tripod Mount			($19)	$34.45  $53.00
663-352 Hand Grip/Release			$55	$42.22  $64.95
663-361 Body Cap for Kowa Super 66		$9	$4.55   $7.00
663-424 Automatic Extension Bellows			$227.18 $349.50
663-420 Automatic Extension Tube Type T1 (75mm)	$124+	$64.35  $99.00
663-421 Automatic Extension Tube Type T2 (32mm)	($149)+	$64.35  $99.00
663-422 Automatic Extension Tube Type T3 (16mm)		$64.35  $99.00
663-369 Microscope Adapter In Shutter			$129.35 $199.00

($XXX) prices are from single listing; Avg prices as of 2/2000 listed below, dealer and consumer prices from mid-1970s price lists. See actual 1970s ad prices to see discounted selling prices (vs. consumer list prices above.) Again, these prices are closer to dealer prices and actual original investment in Kowa items.


Current Dealer/Ebay/Ad Prices and Sources

Use codes at end of each listing to locate dealers links below - note: prices subject to change etc.Kowa 6/66 Camera Kits and Packages:

Kowa Six Basic Kit
Kowa Six w/85 f/2.8 WLF EX Kenmar $299
Kowa Six w/85 f/2.8 WLF 8+ CT $299
Kowa Six w/85 f/2.8 WLF 8++ MPEX $375
Kowa Six w/85 f/2.8 WLF EBAY (02/04/00) $306
Kowa Six w/85 f/2.8 WLF Wall $349
Kowa Six w/85 f/2.8 WLF Yerkes $550
Kowa Six w/150 f3.5 WLF Ebay (01/21/00) $300

Kowa Six Packages
Kowa Six (black) w/85 f2.8 WLF grip filters (pol/UV) Ebay (01/21/00) $333
Kowa Six w/85 and 55mm, sunpack flash etc. Ebay (02/05/00) $395
Kowa Six w/85 f2.8 & 90 degree prism finder , 8++ MPEX $475

Kowa Six MM Basic Kit
KOWA SIX MM W/85/2.8 BLK E+ CT $389
Kowa Six MM w/85/2.8 WLF Wall $250
Kowa Six MM w/85/2.8 WLF Silvios $399
Kowa Six MM w/85/2.8 WLF Ex++ Kenmar $459
Kowa Six MM w/85/2.8 WLF Yerkes $650

Kowa Super 66 Basic Kit
Kowa super 66 12/24 back w/85 f2.8 WLF EBAY (01/21/00) $280
Kowa Super 66 12/24 back w/85 f2.8 WLF EBAY (01/21/00) $305
Kowa Super 66 12/24 back w/85 f/2.8 chrome WLF EBAY (01/21/00) $340
Kowa Super 66 12/24 back w/85 f/2.8 WLF Wall $350
Kowa Super 66 (black) w/85 f2.8, 12/24 back, WLF, 8++ MPEX $425
KOWA SUPER 66 W/85/2.8 W/12/24 BACK E- CT $489
KOWA SUPER 66 W/85/2.8 W/12/24 BK E CT $489
Kowa Super 66 w/85/2.8 W/12/24 WLF E EBAY (02/05/00) $370.53
Kowa Super 66 w/85/2.8 w/12/24 WLF 9- (2) Cole $550
Kowa Super 66 w/85/2.8 w/12/24 WLF 9+ (2) Cole $595
Kowa Super 66 w/85/2.8 w/12/24 WLF Yerkes $750

Kowa Super 66 Packages:
Kowa Super 66 16/32, 12/24, prism, 55mm, Ebay (02/12/00) $611


Bodies:

Six MM WLF LeCamera $299
SIX MM W/W.L. FINDER U EX+ Wall $319

Kowa Super 66 body/back EBAY (01/21/00) $205
Kowa Super 66 body/back with grip EBAY (01/21/00) $295
Kowa Super 66 Body/back 8 Ebay (02/12/00) $335
Kowa Super 66 Body/back EX CT $359
KOWA SUPER 66 BODY/BACK 8 TPP $375


Lenses:

Kowa 35mm f/4.5 $1,536.50 Adorama [8/2000]

Kowa 40mm EBAY 12/2000 $660
Kowa 40mm Yerkes $900
Kowa 40mm Silvios $1,299

Kowa 55 f/3.5 8- EBAY (01/21/00) $233
Kowa 55 f/3.5 chrome EBAY (01/21/00) $250
KOWA 55/3.5 BLACK (CHIP /DENTED) U EX/AS-IS Wall $269.00
Kowa 55 f3.5 Black 67 filter, V Adorama $289
Kowa 55 f3.5, chrome, 8/8+ MPEX $295
Kowa 55 f3.5 Olden $295
Kowa 55 f3.5 EX+ CT $299
Kowa 55/3.5 Wide Angle Ebay (01/21/00) $300
Kowa 55 f3.5 Black 67 filter Ex++ Kenmar $359
Kowa 55/3.5 9- Cole $375
Kowa 55/3.5 Silvios $399
Kowa 55/3.5 new style Yerkes $475

KOWA 85/2.8 ($179.95 $Canada) CE $125
KOWA 85/2.8 BLACK U EX+ Wall $179
KOWA 85/2.8 F/6 & 66 U EX+ Wall $189
Kowa 85/2.8 chrome 9+ B&H $199
KOWA 85/2.8 BLACK U LN- Wall $219
Kowa 85/2.8 Olden $245
Kowa 85/2.8 LeCamera $299

Kowa 110mm Macro f/5.6 10- Ebay (01/21/00) $300
Kowa 110mm Macro f/5.6 E Adorama [8/2000] $359
Kowa 110mm Macro f/5.6 (ad post below) $495
Kowa 110mm Macro f/5.6 Yerkes $800

Kowa 150/3.5 $151 EBAY
Kowa 150/3.5 Chrome Midwest $259
Kowa 150/3.5 (Recent overhaul) 8+ EBAY (01/21/00) $260
KOWA 150/3.5 (CHROME) M- CT $279
Kowa 150/3.5 Black Midwest $295
Kowa 150/3.5 (recent CLA) Ebay (02/06/00) $306
KOWA 150/3.5 Chrome 3/4D CC $329
KOWA 150/3.5 Chrome 67mm filter E- Adorama $319
Kowa 150/3.5 Chrome Olden $345
Kowa 150/3.5 Black 67 filter, Ex++ Kenmar $349
Kowa 150/3.5 Black Olden $375
Kowa 150/3.5 mint Lecamera $395
Kowa 150/3.5 Silvios $399
Kowa 150/3.5 new style Yerkes $475

Kowa 200 f/4.5 9 EBAY (01/21/00) $256
Kowa 200 f/4.5 E+ Adorama [8/2000] $474
Kowa 200 f/4.5 Yerkes $500

Kowa 250 f/5.6 Exc. EBAY (1/11/2001) $330
Kowa 250 f/5.6 9+ EBAY (01/21/00) $325
Kowa 250 f/5.6 E Adorama [8/2000] $364
Kowa 250 f/5.6 Silvios $399
Kowa 250 f/5.6 Yerkes $500

Kowa 500mm f/8 Yerkes $1,500
Kowa 500mm f/8 EBAY 12/2000 $862.50 (w. case/holder/hood/caps)


Extension Tubes:

Kowa Six T1 Tube GP $124
Kowa Six T1 Tube CT $124

Kowa Six T2 Ex++ CT $149

Kowa Six T1-T2-T3 Tube set (ebay 1/30/00) $190

Bellows:

Kowa Bellows EBAY 12/2000 $885

Backs:

Kowa 12/24 Film Back EBAY (01/21/00) $96
Kowa 12/24 film backs Black E Adorama $144
KOWA 12/24 FILM BACK E- CT $169
Kowa Super 66 12/24 film back EBAY (01/21/00) $177.50
KOWA 12/24 FILM BACK E CT $189
Kowa 12/24 film backs 8 B&H $199
KOWA 12/24 EXPOSURE FILM BA F/SUPER 66 U EX/EX+ Wall $219
Kowa 12/24 film backs (3) Cole $225
KOWA 12/24 FILM BACK U EX+/LN- Wall $229
Kowa 12/24 Film Back Yerkes $250

Kowa 16/32 Film Back Yerkes $325

Polaroid Back for Kowa 66 (ad post below) $225
Polaroid Back for Kowa 66 8++ Midwest $295
Polaroid Back for Kowa 66 (ad post below) $300
Polaroid Back for Kowa 66 EBAY (01/21/00) $355
Polaroid Back for Kowa 66 EBAY (01/21/00) $410
Polaroid Back for Kowa 66 Ex CT $499


Finders:

KOWA 90 deg prism (corner chip), VG+ PAC $125
Kowa 90 deg prism finder Ex+ Kenmar $149
Kowa 90 deg prism finder, 8+ MPEX $150
Kowa 90 deg prism finder Ex++ Koh $195
Kowa 90 deg prism finder Yerkes $200
KOWA 90 deg PRISM FINDER E CT $229

Kowa 45 deg Prism Finder EBAY (01/21/00) $131
Kowa 45 deg prism finder Ex+ Kenmar $149
Kowa 45 deg prism finder Silvios $159
Kowa 45 deg prism finder 8+ Midwest $189
Kowa 45 deg prism finder Yerkes $220
KOWA 45 deg PRISM FINDER E CT $229
Kowa 45 deg Prism Finder E+ (Ebay 02/11/00) $255
Kowa 45 deg prism finder 9- Cole $225

Kowa 45 deg meter finder CT $449
Kowa 45 deg meter finder Yerkes $450
KOWA metered EXPOSURE FINDER E CT $149
Kowa metered exposure finder EBAY $159
Kowa metered exposure finder Midwest $159

Kowa Sports Finder EBAY (01/21/00) $31
KOWA SPORTS FINDER W/BX E CT $39
Kowa Sports Finder 9 GP $79
Kowa Sports Finder mint- Brooklyn $85
Kowa Sports Finder Olden $89

KOWA WLF ($29.95 Canada) CE $21
Kowa WLF (needs work, usable) TODCO $39
Kowa WLF Cole $50
Kowa 6 Waist Level Finder KEH $47
KOWA WLF F/ K SIX U EX Wall $69


Screens:

Kowa 6 focusing screen Cole $35
KOWA FOCUSING SCREEN CLEAR SPOT W/BX M- CT $59
KOWA FOCUSING SCREEN CLEAR SPOT II E CT $49
KOWA FOCUSING SCREEN CLEAR SPOT II W/BX M- CT $64
Kowa 66 screen clear spot II boxed 9+ Cole $45
KOWA FOCUSING SPLIT W/GRID E- CT $39
Kowa 66 grid/clear II screen boxed 9+ Cole $60
KOWA FOCUSING SCREEN CLEAR W/BX E CT $39
KOWA FOCUSING SCREEN ($29.95 $Canada) CE $21
KOWA SCREEN STANDARD 9 TPP $24
Kowa Clear Spot II EBAY (01/21/00) $15
KOWA DIAGNAL SPLIT F/6X4.5 F/66 BOX U LN- Wall $59
Kowa Focus Screen for Super 66 boxed GP $39.00

caution: screens are different between Kowa 6 and 66!

Maxwell Bright Screen for Kowa (with exchange) Yerkes $100

Grips:

KOWA CAMERA GRIP E CT $49
Kowa Side grip w/cable release, 9 MPEX $59
Kowa Grip EBAY (01/21/00) $40
KOWA FLASH BRACKET W/BX E+ CT $14
Kowa Six Grip GP $55
Kowa 6 Grip/cable release Ebay (02/08/00) $77
Kowa 6 Deluxe Grip Ex+ Kenmar $49

Quick Focus Rings:
KOWA QUICK FOCUS LEVER E CT $19
Kowa focusing ring for lens EBAY (01/21/00) $29
Kowa focus handle Yerkes $30
Kowa Speed Focus ring GP $45
Kowa Focus ring EBAY (02/13/00) $33.50
KOWA LENS BRACKET E CT $49


Caps:
KOWA CAP FRONT 70 9 TPP $10
Kowa 70mm Caps GP $9.95
KOWA CAP, PLASTIC SLIP ON, 70MM, EX PAC $8
Kowa body cap Yerkes $10
Kowa Lens Cap Yerkes $8


Instructions:
Instruction Books PAC $15
Instruction Books Wall $20
Kowa Super 66 Manual (ebay 02/02/00) $18


Misc:
KOWA TRIPOD MOUNT (6MM) E CT $19
Kowa Tripod Mount adapter Yerkes $50
KOWA CAMERA CASE F/ SIX E CT $29
KOWA CORRECTION LENS FOR VF #0 10 TPP $10
KOWA 86mm SKY BOX (CRACK) U AS IS Wall $15
KOWA 86mm F/55/3.5 BLACK BOX N NEW Wall $39
Kowa Metal Prism Cover GP $15
Kowa 66 body top cap (when WLF is off) EBAY (02/12/00) $45
Kowa 77mm lens cap Ebay (02/09/00) $11
Kowa strap (ebay 1/28/00) $15.50
Kowa 66 Back/Body Unjamming Manual (7pg) $20 + $3 s/h M.G. Green advancecam@aol.com (from EBAY 1/2001)



Dealers:

Adorama - Adorama http://www.adoramacamera.com/

B&H - B&H Video http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

CT = Camera Traders http://www.cameratradersltd.com/usedkowa.htm

CE = Camera Exchange (Canada) http://www.camera-exchange.com/mf.htm

CC=Classic Camera http://classic-cameras.com/medium.htm

Cole=Cole's Camera http://www.colescameras.com/kowa.htm

GP=Goodwin Photo http://members.aol.com/gdwnphoto/MEDLARGEFMT.html#KOWA-TOP

KEH = KEH Camera http://www.camerabroker.com/shop/class.cfm?bid=MM&sid=used&crid=289099

Kenmar - Kenmar Camera http://www.kenmarcamera.com/

Koh - Koh's Camera http://kohscamera.com/

LeCamera - LeCamera http://www.lecamera.com/

MPEX=Midwest http://www.mpex.com/

Olden - Olden Camera http://www.olden.com/ (inactive - call 212-725-1234)

PAC=Pacrim http://www.teleport.com/~pacrim/catalog/fm11.htm

Todco=Todco http://www.mindspring.com/~todcam/othermf.htm

TPP =Thompson http://www.thompsonphoto.com/usd/othermed.html

Wall = Wall St. http://www.wallstreetcamera.com/cgi-bin/wsc-search.cgi

Woodmere - Woodmere Camera http://www.woodcam.com/

Yerkes - Ross Yerkes Camera Repair, 342 Kirby Street, LA, CA 90042 - Phone 323-256-1018 - all equipment re-furbished and guaranteed (Editor's note - factor out costs of CLA from prices to get comparable costs to non-refurbished items) [added 2/24/2000]

EBAY=EBAY Auction http://www.ebay.com


EBAY prices from EBAY completed auctions, no glitches, sold -reserves met, starting from full listing on 01/21/00 (not all sold on that day). Generally, EBAY prices are moderately less than most dealers, but w/o warranties. Dealer prices change, web site prices may vary from prices published in Shutterbug (originally from February 2000 issue ads above).

Caveat Emptor: While we have tried to be accurate, we are not responsible for any typos or price changes

Prices from 1970s Ads:

Besides nostalgia value, it may be useful to note that package prices in the past aren't much different from prices on used Kowa items today as noted in our summary table and thesis above:

Kowa super 66 w 85/2.8 12/24	$454.95
kowa super 66 body  		$314.95
eveready case 			$29.95
12/24 magazine 			$149.95
16/32 magazine 			$169.95
 55mm f3.5 kowa wide angle 	$349.95
110mm f5.6 macro 		$359.95
150mm f3.5 kowa telephoto 	$349.95
hand grip w release  		$49.50
rapid focus level  		$13.50
                                                  
90 degree prism viewfinder	$109.95
TTL meter finder 		$179.50
45 degree TTL meter finder 	$259.95
45 degree prism view finder 	$109.95
                                                  
Cambridge Camera Exchange Jan 75 -
Kowa S66 body/85/12/24		$467.50
55mm/3.5 blk: 			$329.50
110mm/5.6: 			$359.50
150mm/3.5 blk: 			$329.50
200mm/4.5 blk: 			$329.50
250mm/5.6 blk: 			$356.50
45 prism: 			$109.50
90 prism: 			$103.50
TTL meter: 			$163.95
Prism TTL meter: 		$233.95
case: 				$32.50
focusing lever: 		$12.95
extension tube: 		$69.95
lens hood: 			$9.95
filters: 			$9.95
polarizer: 			$14.95

Competitive Camera Corp.
S66 body/12/24/85: 		$469.95
12/24 back: 			$149.95
16/32 back: 			$169.95
55mm/3.5: 			$256.95
110mm/5.6: 			$358.95
150mm/3.5: 			$256.95

OLDEN Camera:
Kowa-6 outfit (body,wl,85) 	$239.50
40mm/f4 Kowa chrome: 		$524.95
Kowa-6MM outfit: 		$299.50

Note: consumer price index has about tripled since 1970s, so multiply by 3 to get rough price in today's inflated dollarettes.


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