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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: June 2008
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 200 | £158 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_16750) Title: Apparate & Kamerabau Akarette II outfit
Description:
second type Akarette II with Xenon 2/50mm no.3198517 (cap), Xenagon 3.5/35mm no.2443061 (cap, 35mm finder), Tele-Xenar 3.8/75mm no.2013626 (cap, keeper), original maker's box for camera, 6 filters in keepers Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Akarette II worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, an Akarette II has sold for around £200 at hammer, though with only one data point the true market value is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does an Akarette II sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK hammer price in our data is £200, so that figure is the best available reference for what one sells for, rather than a reliable range.
Who made the Akarette II?
It was made by Apparate & Kamerabau (AkA) in West Germany during the early post-war era.