UK Vintage Camera Specialists

Turn Your Old Lenses Cameras & Collections Into [Cash|Peace of Mind|Fair Value|New Life]

At Camera Resale, we buy a wide range of cameras, lenses, and photographic equipment. Whether you’re looking to sell a classic film camera, a modern DSLR, or a collection of accessories, we offer a fast, fair, and hassle-free service. We accept brands like Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Leica, Hasselblad, and many more. Below you’ll find an overview of the types of items we buy, but please note this list is not exhaustive—if in doubt, get in touch.
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What We Accept

Camera Lenses

We buy your old cameras and lenses - digital or film! We specialise in collections, job-lots & high‑value gear. Fast quotes, expert service, and free hassle-free postage. These are just some of the types that we accept...
Modern AF

We Buy Autofocus Lenses

Modern glass wanted. We buy Canon (EF/RF), Nikon (F/Z), Sony E-Mount, and Fujifilm XF lenses.

Sell Autofocus
Vintage SLR

We Buy Manual Focus

The classic primes. We buy Canon FD, Nikon AI/AI-S, Minolta MD, and Olympus OM Zuiko glass.

Sell Manual Focus
M-Mount

We Buy Leica Glass

High-value rangefinder lenses. We accept Leica Summicron/Summilux, Voigtländer, and Zeiss ZM lenses.

Sell Leica Lenses
MF Lenses

We Buy Medium Format

Professional roll-film glass. We buy Hasselblad Zeiss, Mamiya Sekor (RB/RZ/645), and Pentax 67 lenses.

Sell MF Lenses
Sheet Film

We Buy View Camera Lenses

Glass for bellows cameras. We accept Schneider Symmar, Rodenstock Grandagon, and Nikkor-W lenses in shutters.

Sell LF Lenses
Cine

We Buy Cine Lenses

Motion picture optics. We buy PL mount, Arri, Cooke, and vintage rehoused cinema glass.

Sell Cine Lenses
Universal Mount

We Buy M42 Screw

The universal classic. We buy Pentax Takumar, Helios (Swirly Bokeh), and various M42 mount primes.

Sell M42 Lenses
Third Party

We Buy Zeiss & Sigma

High-end independent glass. We buy Sigma Art, Tamron SP, and Carl Zeiss (Otus/Milvus/Loxia) lenses

Sell Premium Third Party
Antique

We Buy Brass Lenses

19th-century optics. We buy Petzval portrait lenses and brass barrel lenses for wet plate photography.

Sell Brass Lenses

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Our 3 step process

How it works: A [simple, transparent process]

Get the best value for your camera equipment in just 3 easy steps: Quote, Post, Paid.
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Step 1: Request a Quote

Fill out our simple online form, telling us about your camera—its make, model, condition, and any accessories. We'll promptly send you a no-obligation quote, so you'll know exactly how much you could l get before sending anything. If we can’t accept your items, we’re happy to advise you on the best next steps.

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Step 2: Post Your Items For Free

Happy with your quote? We'll email you a prepaid postage label, or we can arrange a courier to pick up your package from home. Pack your gear securely, and we'll handle the rest. Postage is completely free, and your items are fully insured in transit.

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Step 3: Receive Quick Payment

When your equipment arrives, we'll check and confirm its condition. Once everything checks out, we'll send your payment via bank transfer or PayPal—often on the very same day. If you change your mind, we'll return your gear free of charge.

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