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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

Date Price Source
May 2023 £350 Flints Auctions
Nov 2005 EUR 280 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 385 Leitz Auction

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.