Bentzin Primarflex II (Primar Reflex II)
The Bentzin Primarflex II (Primar Reflex II) is a German medium-format 6×6 single-lens reflex camera using 120 roll film, produced by the Dresden maker Bentzin in the post-war period. It was a waist-level SLR positioned in the same broader category as other German 6×6 reflexes of its era.
With only two recorded UK auction hammer results on file (2005), the Primarflex II sold for £280 and £385, giving a midpoint around £330. Because the sample is small and dated, today's value is hard to pin down from this data alone, and what a Primarflex II is worth at saleroom level will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter function, and whether a working lens is fitted.
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.
Prices updated: May 2023
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| May 2023 | £350 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 160) Title: A Bentzin Primar-Reflex II Medium Format Camera
Description:
1951, chrome, serial no. 36007, with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T f/3.5 105mm lens, chrome, serial no. 3752812, body, VG, shutter working but slightly |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 280 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25593) Title: Bentzin Primar-Reflex II
Description:
rare SLR for 6x6cm in very good condition with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 3.5/105mm no.3752906, case Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 385 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24766) Title: Bentzin Primar-Reflex II
Description:
rare SLR for 6x6cm in very good condition with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.7/16.5cm no.738917, hood Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bentzin Primarflex II worth today?
The two UK auction hammer prices on record sit between £280 and £385, so a clean, working example has historically sold for roughly that range, though the sample is small and prices today depend on condition.
How much does a Primarflex II sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer results show the camera sells for around £280 to £385 at UK auction, excluding buyer's premium.
What format film does the Primarflex II use?
It is a 6×6 medium-format SLR that takes 120 roll film.
What affects the price of a Primarflex II?
Shutter accuracy, mirror and finder condition, cosmetic wear, and the presence of a clean working lens are the main factors that move the value up or down.