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Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1

The Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1 is a 35mm viewfinder camera produced in the former East Germany. It was introduced in the 1950s and positioned as a compact, minimalist design that hid the controls beneath a removable lens cap and slim top plate.

Sales data for the Werra 1 is thin, with one recorded UK auction hammer result at £50 in 2024. On that limited evidence, the model sells for roughly that level at saleroom level today, though clean, fully working examples with the original lens cap and case can be worth more, and condition is the main driver of value.

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.

Date Price Source
Aug 2024 £50 Flints Auctions