Ihagee Exacta Varex VX
The Ihagee Exacta Varex VX is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced in East Germany (Dresden). It belongs to the Exakta/Exacta line that helped popularise the SLR layout from the 1950s onward, positioned at the time as a system camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses.
With only one tracked UK auction result, hammer prices for the Exacta Varex VX are thinly evidenced — the single sale recorded in late 2025 fetched £40 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). On that limited basis, today the camera sells for modest sums, and value is highly condition-sensitive: working shutters, clean prisms, and matched period lenses tend to lift what an example is worth.
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 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2025 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 116) Title: An Ihagee Exakta Varex VX SLR Camera
Description:
An Ihagee Exakta Varex VX SLR Camera, serial no VX 815956, shutter working, self timer working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss Jena pre set 50mm f/2.8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ihagee Exacta Varex VX worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a Varex VX recently sold for around £40 at hammer, though clean, fully working examples with good glass can command more.
How much does an Exacta Varex VX sell for at auction?
Evidence is limited to one tracked sale at £40, so the going price is best treated as indicative rather than a firm market range.
Is the Exacta Varex VX a good buyer's camera?
It can be, provided the shutter and finder are sound — the value lies in usable mechanical condition rather than collector rarity at this price level.