Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1
The Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1 is a 35mm viewfinder camera produced in the former East Germany. It was introduced in the 1950s and positioned as a compact, minimalist design that hid the controls beneath a removable lens cap and slim top plate.
Sales data for the Werra 1 is thin, with one recorded UK auction hammer result at £50 in 2024. On that limited evidence, the model sells for roughly that level at saleroom level today, though clean, fully working examples with the original lens cap and case can be worth more, and condition is the main driver of value.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Optik Saalfeld | — | — | 1 | £782 – £782 |
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: August 2024
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | Variant | |
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| Aug 2024 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 54) Title: A Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1 Camera
Description:
to include a Werra 1, silver/black, serial number 346807, body G, iris works, shutter works, advance works but squeaks, with a Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 900 | £782 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Optik Saalfeld | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33456) Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Werra I 'Optik Saalfeld'
Description:
the very first and almost unknown Werra I in like new condition with Optik Saalfeld Novonar 3.5/50mm T no.4191657, hood, cap, green leatherette, green leather case, original maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a Werra 1 is worth around £50 at hammer, with the price heavily dependent on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Werra 1 sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction sale hammered at £50, so that figure is the only firm reference point for current market value.
What affects the price of a Werra 1?
Completeness (lens cap, case), shutter accuracy, and clean optics are the main factors; incomplete or non-working examples sell for less.