Agfa Ambiflex
The Agfa Ambiflex is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by the German manufacturer Agfa. It was introduced at the end of the 1950s and sat in the mid-tier of the West German SLR market when new.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Ambiflex have ranged from around £40 to £94, giving a midpoint near £67 on a small sample. As of 2026 the model trades as a low-value collector item rather than a working photographer's tool, and condition — particularly a responsive shutter and clean optics — is the main factor separating the top of that range from the bottom.
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.
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| Mar 2026 | £19 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 145) Title: An Agfa Ambiflex 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, together with a Color-Solinar f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G, some light dust present. |
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| May 2025 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 41) Title: An Agfa Ambiflex 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, body VG, shutter works but speeds seem inaccurate, with an Agfa Solagon f/2 55mm lens, barrel G, optics VG, with leather ERC, G. |
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| Dec 2024 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 113) Title: An Agfa Ambiflex 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working but sticks on 1/4s & below, with eye-level finder, together with a Color-Telinear f/3.4 90mm lens, barrel VG, |
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| Aug 2024 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 307) Title: An Agfa Ambiflex SLR Camera
Description:
An Agfa Ambiflex SLR Camera, shutter working, light cell responsive, body G, some paint wear to film door edges. With 35mm f/3.4 Ambion lens, barrel |
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| Oct 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 461) Title: An Agfa Ambiflex SLR Camera
Description:
An Agfa Ambiflex SLR Camera, serial no AV 2299, shutter working, body G-VG, light wear to base, with Agfa 50mm f/2.8 Color Solinar lens, barrel G-VG, |
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| Aug 2023 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 130) Title: An Agfa Ambiflex 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working but sticks on 1/8s & below, together with a Color-Solinar f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G, some light haze present, also (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Agfa Ambiflex worth today?
On the limited UK auction record available, an Ambiflex is worth roughly £40 to £94 at hammer, with the value driven mainly by cosmetic condition and whether the shutter still fires accurately.
How much does an Agfa Ambiflex sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the Ambiflex selling for prices in the £40–£94 band, so a clean working example tends to price near the upper end while tired or untested bodies sit at the lower end.
Is the Agfa Ambiflex a good buyer's camera at this price?
At this price level it is best treated as a display or shelf piece for Agfa collectors; the lack of service support means repair costs can quickly exceed the camera's market value.