CameraWorth.com

Minox LX

The Minox LX is a subminiature camera from Minox, the German maker known for its 8×11mm film format introduced in the mid-20th century. It sits within the company's pocket-sized spy-style line, positioned as a compact precision instrument for users of Minox cassette film.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minox LX have ranged from around £100 to £370, with historic Christie's results clustering in the £330–£370 band and a more recent 2025 Flints sale at £100. As of 2026, what a Minox LX sells for today is heavily condition-sensitive, and saleroom values reflect wholesale hammer levels rather than retail dealer prices; outfits with original case, chain and meter tend to achieve the higher end of the range.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
100 Jahre Walter Zapp — — 3 £375 – £475
black — — 5 £112 – £625
Edition 2000 (Black/Gold) — — 3 £438 – £1,200
gold — — 7 £625 – £1,200
Pre-series — — 0 —
I have one to sell

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: April 2025

Date Price Source Variant
Apr 2025 £100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2023 EUR 1,200 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Edition 2000 (Black/Gold)
Nov 2023 £725 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions gold
Jul 2023 £375 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 100 Jahre Walter Zapp
Jul 2023 £650 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions gold
Jul 2023 £438 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 100 Jahre Walter Zapp
Jul 2023 £625 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions gold
May 2023 £438 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Edition 2000 (Black/Gold)
May 2023 £475 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions 100 Jahre Walter Zapp
Nov 2020 £112 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions black
Nov 2014 EUR 850 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
Mar 2014 EUR 1,200 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
May 2013 EUR 800 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
Dec 2010 EUR 150 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
May 2009 EUR 900 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
Mar 2007 £120 🇬🇧 Christie's black
May 2006 EUR 150 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
Nov 2003 £105 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2003 £564 🇬🇧 Christie's Edition 2000 (Black/Gold)
Nov 2002 EUR 625 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
Sep 2002 £176 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Feb 2002 £329 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jul 2001 £258 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jan 2001 £176 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jan 2000 £299 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jan 2000 £299 🇬🇧 Christie's —
May 1999 £368 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Oct 1998 £207 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jul 1998 £322 🇬🇧 Christie's —

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minox LX worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Minox LX is worth roughly £100 to £370, with clean, complete examples sitting at the upper end of that range.

How much does a Minox LX sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices range from about £100 for a recent sale to around £370 at Christie's, so the typical auction price falls within that band depending on condition and accessories.

What affects the value of a Minox LX?

Condition of the meter, shutter and lens, cosmetic state, and the presence of original accessories such as the chain and case are the main factors that determine the price a Minox LX achieves.

Other Minox cameras