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Ihagee Exakta II

The Ihagee Exakta II is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced in Dresden during the early 1950s. It continued the pre-war Kine Exakta line, retaining the trapezoidal body, left-hand shutter release and waist-level finder that defined the series.

Hammer prices at UK auction for the Exakta II have spanned roughly £19 to £120, with only a small number of recorded results to anchor a median. In today's market the camera sells for modest sums at saleroom level, and values are highly condition-sensitive — a working shutter with a clean finder and a clean original lens will lift the price, while haze, slow curtains or missing parts push an Exakta II's worth down toward the lower end of that range.

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: May 2025

Date Price Source
May 2025 £19 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Mar 1998 £115 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Exakta II worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, an Exakta II body has sold for between about £19 and £120, with clean, fully working examples sitting toward the upper end of that range.

How much does an Exakta II sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices have been modest, with a 2025 sale at £19 and an earlier result at £115, so the price a given example realises depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

Is the Ihagee Exakta II a good user camera?

It can be, provided the shutter and finder are in good order, but the limited sample of sales and the age of the mechanics mean buyers should budget for a service when assessing its value.