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
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| May 2025 | £19 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 43) Title: A Ihagee Exakta II 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
silver, 670034, body G, shutter not firing, |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41596) Title: Ihagee Exakta II 1st version outfit
Description:
Very rare first type, here an export version, in mint condition, the last known exemplar of this version (649331 - 654283), together with black paint Biotar 2/5.8cm no.3431418 showing some haze and light cleaning marks, with papers, warranty cards wearing both serial numbers (!), and original maker's box, interesting to note the unusual name 'Kine-Exakta II' on the box and papers Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Mar 1998 | £115 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 200) Title: Exakta II no. 661014
Description:
Exakta II no. 661014 Estimate: £100 - £120 |
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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.