Agfa Flexilette
The Agfa Flexilette is a 35mm twin-lens reflex camera produced by Agfa of Germany, introduced at the start of the 1960s. It was an unusual attempt to bring the TLR layout — more commonly seen on medium-format cameras — to the 35mm format, aimed at amateur photographers who wanted waist-level reflex viewing on a smaller film.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Flexilette have been modest, with the two recorded sales landing at £40 and £75, giving a working range of roughly £40–£75. With so few data points, today's value is condition-led: clean, working bodies sit toward the upper end, while examples with shutter or viewfinder issues sell for less.
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 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 325) Title: An Agfa Flexilette 35mm TLR Camera
Description:
silver, body G, shutter works but hesitant at slow speeds, with leather case. |
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| Feb 2024 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 205) Title: An Agfa Flexilette TLR Camera
Description:
An Agfa Flexilette TLR Camera, shutter working, body G-VG, elements G, IN Agfa ERC |
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| Jan 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 127) Title: An Agfa Flexilette 35mm TLR Camera
Description:
1960-61, serial no.AC5027, with an Agfa Apotar f/2.8 45mm lens, shutter usually working but occasionally fails to cock, body F-G, lens F-G, mild |
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| May 2004 | EUR 261 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23469) Title: Agfa Flexilette
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near mint with original hood, close-up lens, case, maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,960 - EUR 3,985 |
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| Jun 1999 | £126 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 46) Title: Flexilette no. AB4986
Description:
Flexilette no. AB4986 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Agfa Flexilette worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Flexilette is worth roughly £40 to £75, with cleaner, fully working examples nearer the top of that range.
How much does an Agfa Flexilette sell for at auction?
Recent UK auction sales have seen the Flexilette sell for £40 and £75, so the typical price is in the £40–£75 band depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Is the Agfa Flexilette a collectable camera?
It has niche collector interest as one of the few 35mm twin-lens reflex designs, but the small number of recorded sales keeps its market value modest rather than premium.