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Ihagee Exakta 66

The Ihagee Exakta 66 is a medium-format single-lens reflex camera producing 6×6cm frames on 120 roll film. It was built by the Dresden maker Ihagee, better known for its 35mm Exakta line, and positioned as a larger-format companion to those smaller-format bodies.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Exakta 66 have ranged from around £500 to £1,600, with a median near £920 based on the limited sales on record. Values are highly condition-sensitive, and because saleroom appearances are infrequent, what an example sells for today depends heavily on cosmetic state, shutter function and whether a lens is included; the wholesale auction level sits well below dealer asking prices for comparable pieces.

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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: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £775 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £650 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
Nov 2015 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £504 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £717 Christie's
Mar 2004 £717 Christie's
Sep 2003 £587 Christie's
Apr 2003 £411 Christie's
Apr 2003 £646 Christie's
Apr 2003 £646 Christie's
Sep 1999 £63 Christie's
Mar 1999 £920 Christie's
Oct 1998 £437 Christie's
Oct 1998 £747 Christie's
Aug 1998 £483 Christie's
Aug 1998 £437 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Exakta 66 worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £500 and £1,600, with the middle of that range around £920 — though with only a handful of sales on file, any individual price is driven by condition and whether a lens is included.

How much does an Exakta 66 sell for at auction?

Clean, working bodies have fetched around £900–£1,600 at auction, while tired or incomplete examples have sold closer to £500.

Is the Exakta 66 a 35mm or medium-format camera?

It is a medium-format SLR taking 120 roll film and producing 6×6cm frames, distinct from the 35mm Exakta bodies the Ihagee name is more commonly associated with.

Why does the price and value vary so much between examples?

Shutter condition, cosmetic wear, working meter/finder components and the presence of a lens all materially affect value, and the small sample of sales means one strong or weak example can shift the apparent range.

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