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Apparate & Kamerabau Akarette II

The Akarette II is a 35mm viewfinder camera made in West Germany by Apparate & Kamerabau (AkA) of Friedrichshafen, introduced in the early 1950s. It used an interchangeable front-lens system rather than a true interchangeable mount, positioning it as a mid-tier alternative to rangefinder cameras of the period.

Sales data for the Akarette II is very thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2008 sits at £200, so any sense of what the camera is worth today rests on that one data point rather than a meaningful range. At saleroom level the price a clean Akarette II sells for will hinge heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter health, and which front lens is fitted, and buyers in 2026 should expect wide variance until more results accumulate.

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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2008 EUR 200 Leitz Auction