Foitzik Foica
The Foitzik Foica is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in West Germany in the early 1950s. It was a small-volume product from a minor postwar maker, sold into a market dominated by Leica and Zeiss Ikon, and survives today mainly as a collector item rather than a user camera.
Sales evidence for the Foica is thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is a single 2018 sale at £3,800, so any quoted value is illustrative rather than a settled market. On that basis the camera sells for a four-figure sum at saleroom level when it appears, but with one data point the price a clean example is worth today in 2026 could move significantly in either direction depending on condition and completeness.
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: November 2018
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 3,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36152) Title: Karl Foitzik Lübeck Foica
Description:
very rare, one of the three different Leica copies by Karl Foitzik in Lübeck (Lübeck Leica) with coupled rangefinder, M37 screw mount, chrome plated parts, in fine condition, with Steinheil Cassar 2.8/5cm no.534468 - only a handful of Foitzik cameras are known to exist, with original leather case Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Foitzik Foica worth today?
On the only UK auction record available, a Foica hammered at £3,800 in 2018; with just one data point this should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable current value.
How much does a Foitzik Foica sell for at auction?
The single recorded hammer price is £3,800, so realistic expectations sit in the low four figures, though thin trading means the next sale could deviate from this.
Is the Foitzik Foica a rare camera?
Yes. Foitzik was a minor West German maker and the Foica appears infrequently at auction, which is why pricing data is so limited.