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Rollei 35 (Rollei-Compur-Gossen-Zeiss)

The Rollei 35 is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera first introduced in 1966, notable for its small dimensions achieved by using a collapsing lens mount. This particular configuration pairs a Zeiss-branded lens with a Compur shutter and a Gossen-made meter, reflecting the German-assembled specification of the early production run.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this Rollei 35 configuration have ranged from £700 to £1,200, with the two recorded sales straddling a midpoint around £950. Sample size is very small, so today's realised value is highly condition-dependent and a clean, fully working German-built example with its original Zeiss optic tends to sell for more than later Singapore-assembled variants.

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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 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £525 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 EUR 650 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Feb 2025 £100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £112 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 900 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 700 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 1,200 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 900 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 2,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 2,083 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rollei 35 with Zeiss lens worth today?

Based on two UK auction hammer results, this Compur/Gossen/Zeiss configuration has sold for between £700 and £1,200, so a fair value in 2026 sits around the £900–£1,200 mark for a clean working example.

How much does a Rollei 35 sell for at auction?

The limited sales data shows prices of £700 and £1,200 at UK auction, meaning the model typically sells for a four-figure sum when the Zeiss optic and original German build are present and the camera is fully functional.

Why does the Zeiss-lens Rollei 35 command a higher price?

The early German-assembled cameras fitted with the Zeiss-branded lens are scarcer than later Singapore production, which is reflected in the auction prices achieved for this specific variant.

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