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Bentzin Primarette (Makro Plasmat f2.7)

The Bentzin Primarette is a German-made folding roll-film camera dating from the early 1930s. This particular configuration is fitted with a Makro Plasmat f/2.7 lens, an uncommon high-speed optic that puts the camera into the collector tier rather than the general user market.

With only a single documented UK auction result to reference, the Primarette in this Makro Plasmat f/2.7 configuration sells for around £4,500 at hammer (a 2018 saleroom result), and as of 2026 there is no broader public price spread to quote. Value is driven almost entirely by the rare lens: a standard-lens Primarette is worth a fraction of what this variant achieves, so condition of the optic and matching serial numbers are the decisive factors in today's market.

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
Nov 2025 EUR 5,000 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 4,500 Leitz Auction