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Ernemann Ermanox Reflex

The Ermanox Reflex is a plate-format single-lens reflex camera produced by the German maker Ernemann of Dresden in the mid-1920s, derived from the Ermanox line that was marketed for its unusually fast lens and available-light capability. Ernemann was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926, so the Ermanox Reflex had only a short production window under the Ernemann name before the merger.

Auction evidence for the Ermanox Reflex is thin and highly condition-dependent: UK hammer prices in the saleroom have ranged from around £50 for an incomplete or heavily worn example up to £3,800 for a clean, complete one, with a mid-point around £1,150. Because only a handful of sales sit on record, today's value for any given Ermanox Reflex at auction turns almost entirely on completeness, cosmetics and whether the original fast Ernostar lens is present, and a single strong example can sell for many times what a tired one is worth.

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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.

Based on 7 recorded sales — indicative only.

Most recent sale: October 2024.

Date Price Value GBP Source
Oct 2024 £50 £50 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Dec 2010 EUR 2,200 £1,866 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 2,000 £1,714 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 3,800 £3,008 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Apr 2003 £800 £800 🇬🇧 Bonhams
Feb 2002 £2,350 £2,000 🇬🇧 Christie's
Mar 1999 £1,150 £1,000 🇬🇧 Christie's
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Frequently asked questions

What is an Ernemann Ermanox Reflex worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices span roughly £50 to £3,800, with a median near £1,150, so a complete, clean example is worth substantially more than one with bellows, shutter or lens issues.

How much does an Ermanox Reflex sell for at auction?

It sells for anywhere from under £100 for a rough, incomplete body to several thousand pounds for a well-preserved outfit with its original lens, reflecting how condition-sensitive the price is.

Why does the value vary so much between examples?

Bellows condition, shutter function and presence of the original fast lens are the main value drivers; sample size at auction is also small, which makes individual results swing the apparent price range.

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