Rollei 35S
The Rollei 35S is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera from Rollei's 35 series, a line of pocketable scale-focus cameras introduced in the 1970s. The S variant is distinguished by its 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar lens, positioning it as the higher-specification model in the range when new.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rollei 35S have typically landed between £100 and £150, with a median around £150 across the sales on record; an outlier result of £380 at Christie's in 2004 reflects exceptional provenance rather than today's market. As of 2026, a clean, working example in the saleroom is generally worth £100–£170, and condition is what drives value — meter function, lens clarity and the state of the collapsing mount all influence what the camera sells for.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | — | — | 11 | £360 – £2,400 |
| silver | — | — | 12 | £300 – £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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £475 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | silver | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 291) Title: A Rollei 35S Silver Anniversary Compact Camera
Description:
1979, silver, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, black, serial no. 2518384, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG, complete with maker's case |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 2,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01605) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
Beautiful 24 Karat gold-plated Rollei 35S from a special edition of 1500 cameras, issued to commemorate 60 Years of Rollei, in mint condition and working order, with Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2606003, note the absence of a number on the golden plate (on the back) and the unusual "Made by Rollei Singapore" engraving, together with lizard skin case, strap, front lens cap, instructions, wooden presentation box and maker's box. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jun 2025 | £225 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 49) Title: A Rollei 35S Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
silver, body G, shutter works, iris works, with soft case. |
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| May 2025 | £188 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 64) Title: A Rollei 35S Compact Camera
Description:
silver, body G, very light usage marks to top plate, shutter speeds work, iris works, with soft case. |
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| Jan 2025 | £151 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 69) Title: A Rollei 35S Viewfinder Camera
Description:
A Rollei 35S Viewfinder Camera Body: VG Shutter: working but sticking at the slowest speeds Lens: Rollei HFT 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar (2296848) Optics: G/VG (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Dec 2024 | £438 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | silver | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 120) Title: A Rollei 35 S Silver Compact 35mm Camera, Anniversary Limited Edition
Description:
silver, body VG, shutter works, iris works, meter responds to light, with cap. |
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| Dec 2024 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | silver | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 100) Title: A Rollei 35S 'Silver' Compact Camera
Description:
1978-79, silver, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, body, G, shutter working, some fungus to finder, lens, F-G, some fungus, complete with maker' |
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| Oct 2024 | £101 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 95) Title: A Rollei 35S Viewfinder Camera Outfit
Description:
A Rollei 35S Viewfinder Camera Oufit Body: VG - mi Shutter: working (sluggish below /30th) Lens: Rollei-HFT 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar 2478801 Optics: VG/E (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Feb 2024 | £238 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 64) Title: A Rollei 35S Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
black, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/28 40mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, G, some spots to the rear element, complete with lens cap and maker's |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39539) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
gold-plated Rollei 35S from a special edition of 1500 cameras, issued to commemorate 60 Years of Rollei, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2574972, with lizard skin case, strap, instructions, wooden presentation box and outer box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37849) Title: Rollei 35S Gold '60 Year Anniversary'
Description:
from a special edition of 1500 Rollei 35S cameras, issued to commemorate the 60 years anniversary of Rollei, with 24-carat gold plating, with Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2573196, special case, certificate, instructions and wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 450 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37140) Title: Rollei 35S Silver
Description:
special edition Rollei 35S with special silver covering and Oak Leaves Wrath on the front, only 3000 of these cameras have been made for the U.S. market, this example is in mint condition, with Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2592399, lens cap and presentation box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 550 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36748) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2575630, lizard skin case, instructions, wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Oct 2017 | £102 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 70) Title: A Rollei 35S Compact Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 6519725, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, black, serial no. 2221769, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some very light |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_30015) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2619008, lizard skin case, strap, instructions, service card, wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 550 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27535) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
in mint condition with Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2612421 (cap) Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 550 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29272) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2630055, lizard skin case, instructions, wooden presentation box (locking pin missing) Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 360 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10388) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2630055, lizard skin case, instructions, wooden presentation box (locking pin missing) Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10731) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating still sealed in plastic, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm, lizard skin case, papers, wooden presentation box and maker's box Estimate: From EUR 1,100 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 700 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14529) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2604383, lizard skin case, cap, strap, instructions, wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 650 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13930) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2627843, lizard skin case, cap, strap, certificate, instructions, wooden presentation box, maker's box Estimate: EUR 900 - EUR 1,100 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,100 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Gold (60 Years Anniversary) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15832) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
24 Karat gold plated special edition for 60th anniversary of Rollei, with brown lizard leather, mint in wooden box, lizard leather case, papers, cardbox Estimate: EUR 1,900 - EUR 2,200 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15831) Title: Rollei 35S Silver
Description:
special edition with laurel wreath, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2594844, near mint condition (working meter and shutter) with cap, case, instructions, maker's box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 650 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_14991) Title: Rollei 35S Silver
Description:
special edition without laurel wreath, complete set with case, strap, cap, papers, new in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_14961) Title: Rollei 35S Silver
Description:
special edition with laurel wreath, complete set with case, strap, cap, instructions, new in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 512 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26892) Title: Rollei 35S Black
Description:
24x36mm, camera brand new, still unopened and sealed with instructions in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26891) Title: Rollei 35S Black
Description:
24x36mm, black paint, Sonnar 2.8/40mm, strap, case, instructions Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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| Feb 2006 | £156 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment including the Property of a Photographer (Lot 194) Title: Rollei 35S camera
Description:
Rollei 35S camera Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 195 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25878) Title: Rollei 35S Chrome
Description:
very clean camera without any dents, Made in Singapore, Sonnar 2.8/40mm, case, strap, cap Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 300 |
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| Sep 2005 | £456 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 72) Title: Rollei 35S no. 409
Description:
Rollei 35S no. 409 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2004 | £382 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 238) Title: Rollei 35S no. 1396
Description:
Rollei 35S no. 1396 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 625 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23845) Title: Rollei 35S Silver
Description:
new, still sealed, complete set in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,978 - EUR 2,516,641 |
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| Feb 2004 | £167 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MAGIC LANTERNS (Lot 124) Title: Rollei 35S
Description:
Rollei 35S Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 443 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23136) Title: Rolleiflex 35 S (Silver)
Description:
Sonnar 2,8/40mm Nr.2514535, neuwertig in orig.Box mit Riemen, Anleitung Estimate: EUR 19,790 - EUR 3,943,110 |
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| Nov 2003 | £129 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 647) Title: Rollei 35S camera
Description:
Rollei 35S camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2003 | £176 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 648) Title: Rollei 35S camera
Description:
Rollei 35S camera Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Sep 2003 | £188 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 353) Title: Rollei 35S camera
Description:
Rollei 35S camera Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 428 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22277) Title: Rollei 35 S Silver
Description:
Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, silver coloured body covering, in mint condition with strap Estimate: EUR 1,979 - EUR 2,516,659 |
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| May 2003 | £152 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 227) Title: Rollei 35S camera
Description:
Rollei 35S camera Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Mar 2003 | £540 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 278) Title: Rollei 35S un-numbered
Description:
Rollei 35S un-numbered Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | silver | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21435) Title: ROLLEI 35S SILBER + Kranz
Description:
Sonnar 2,8/40, silver leather covered with laurel wreath |
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| Sep 2002 | £152 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 180) Title: Rollei 35S no. 6529569
Description:
Rollei 35S no. 6529569 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Sep 2002 | £176 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 177) Title: Rollei 35S camera
Description:
Rollei 35S camera Estimate: £80 - £100 |
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| Sep 2002 | £493 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 179) Title: Rollei 35S no. 547
Description:
Rollei 35S no. 547 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Sep 2001 | £164 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 158) Title: Rollei 35S (un-numbered)
Description:
Rollei 35S (un-numbered) Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Jul 2001 | £129 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 77) Title: Rollei 35S camera
Description:
Rollei 35S camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| May 2000 | £129 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 305) Title: ROLLEI 35S
Description:
ROLLEI 35S Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Feb 1999 | £207 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 446) Title: Rollei 35S no. 6546308
Description:
Rollei 35S no. 6546308 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Feb 1999 | £253 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 447) Title: Rollei 35S un-numbered
Description:
Rollei 35S un-numbered Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 1998 | £517 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 221) Title: Rollei 35S gold anniversary no. 39431100
Description:
Rollei 35S gold anniversary no. 39431100 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Aug 1998 | £138 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 248) Title: Rollei 35S no. 6553242
Description:
Rollei 35S no. 6553242 Estimate: £20 - £200 |
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| Jul 1998 | £149 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 343) Title: Rollei 35S no. 6508440
Description:
Rollei 35S no. 6508440 Estimate: £20 - £150 |
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| Jun 1998 | £345 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | silver | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 52) Title: Rollei 35-S silver anniversary
Description:
Rollei 35-S silver anniversary Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35S worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £100–£170 range for working examples, with a median near £150. Exceptional or boxed examples can sell for more.
How much does a Rollei 35S sell for at auction?
The last two UK auction results on record were £101 (October 2024) and £151 (January 2025), both hammer prices excluding commission.
What affects the price of a Rollei 35S?
Condition is the main driver of value: a functioning meter, clean Sonnar lens, accurate shutter and undamaged top plate all push the price toward the upper end of the range.
Is the Rollei 35S more valuable than the standard Rollei 35?
The 35S typically commands a premium because of its Sonnar lens, though individual condition matters more than variant when comparing two specific examples.