Rollei 35 Classic
The Rollei 35 Classic is a compact 35mm film camera, part of the Rollei 35 family of small-format viewfinder cameras first launched in the late 1960s. It is positioned as a pocketable fixed-lens camera intended for travel and everyday photography.
Auction data for the Rollei 35 Classic is thin, with the two recorded UK saleroom hammer results sitting at £95 and £460 — wholesale levels achieved before commission, not retail asking prices. With only two data points spanning 1998 to 2004, there is no reliable median for what one is worth today in 2026, and current value will depend heavily on condition, completeness, and any premium variant finish.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Platinum | — | — | 1 | £819 – £819 |
| Titanium | — | — | 8 | £400 – £800 |
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: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £819 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | Platinum | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 241) Title: A Rollei 35 Classic Platinum Viewfinder Camera
Description:
A Rollei 35 Classic Platinum Viewfinder Camera Serial No: 7105537 Body: E Shutter: working Optics: E Notes: complete with flash, maker's ERC, (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| May 2023 | £650 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Titanium | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 148) Title: A Rollei 35 Classic 'Titanium' Compact Camera
Description:
1992, titanium, serial no. 7108599, with Rollei HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG-E, complete with maker's soft case, |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37097) Title: Rollei 35 Classic
Description:
late Rollei 35 in titanium finish, made in Germany, with HFT Sonnar 2.8/40mm, in excellent condition, tiny dent on one edge, with lens cap, case, 20REB flash Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 650 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37353) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Platin
Description:
from a special edition of only 1120 cameras, 'Made in Germany', with case, cap, flash, instructions, in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titanium | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27350) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Titanium
Description:
titanium edition, 'Made in Germany', set with grey case, cap, strap, flash, certificate, mint in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 650 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titanium | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13932) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Titanium
Description:
titanium edition, 'Made in Germany', set with black case, cap, instructions, flash, like new in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 650 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titanium | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_16892) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Titan
Description:
mint special edition with Sonnar 2.8/40mm, cap, flash, case, papers in maker's box Estimate: EUR 900 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titanium | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15833) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Titanium
Description:
complete set, incl. cap, strap, flash, case, papers and maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 700 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titanium | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_14963) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Titanium
Description:
special titanium edition, "Made in Germany", complete set with case, strap, cap, flash, all papers, new in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,300 - EUR 1,500 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 646 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titanium | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23846) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Titan
Description:
new condition, Sonnar 2.8/40mm HFT, Rollei 20RE flashgun, case, strap, papers, maker's box Estimate: EUR 6,100,194 - EUR 4 |
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| Feb 2004 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MAGIC LANTERNS (Lot 123) Title: Rollei 35 no. 3051035
Description:
Rollei 35 no. 3051035 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Titanium | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23137) Title: Rollei 35 Classic Titanium
Description:
Komplettes Set der 35 Classic, titanisierte Ausführung, Deckel, Riemen, Blitz, Tasche, Papiere, OVP Estimate: EUR 1,992 - EUR 71,041,500 |
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| Sep 2003 | £705 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 352) Title: Rollei 35 Classic no. 6102690
Description:
Rollei 35 Classic no. 6102690 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1998 | £460 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 54) Title: Rollei 35 Classic no. 6101723
Description:
Rollei 35 Classic no. 6101723 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1998 | £483 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 55) Title: Rollei 35 Classic no. 6103274
Description:
Rollei 35 Classic no. 6103274 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35 Classic worth?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices for the Rollei 35 Classic range from £95 to £460, but with only two sales on file the value of any individual example depends strongly on condition and completeness.
How much does a Rollei 35 Classic sell for at auction?
The two UK saleroom results on file sold for £95 and £460 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Rollei 35 Classic a film camera?
Yes, it is a 35mm film camera in the compact Rollei 35 family.