Kodak Retina II (011)
The Kodak Retina II (Type 011) is a 35mm folding rangefinder camera produced in West Germany by Kodak AG in Stuttgart. Introduced in the late 1940s, it sat above the scale-focus Retina I in the postwar lineup, adding a coupled rangefinder for more precise focusing.
Auction evidence for the Retina II (011) is thin, with a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result of £156 in 2018. On that basis the camera's value today sits broadly in line with other postwar folding 35mm Kodaks, though prices realised at auction are highly condition-sensitive and a clean, working example with a clear rangefinder typically sells for more than a stiff or hazy one.
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 | £156 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1120) Title: A Kodak Retina II Type 011 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 110048, with Kodak Ektar f/2 47mm lens, serial no. EO9571, body, G-VG, lens, G-VG, some internal haze |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Retina II (011) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Retina II (011) has sold for around £156 at hammer, though the price a given example sells for varies widely with cosmetic condition and the working state of the shutter and rangefinder.
How much does a Kodak Retina II (011) sell for at auction?
The one verified UK saleroom result on file shows a hammer price of £156, so that figure is the best available reference point for current value rather than a guaranteed market price.
Is the Retina II (011) the same as the later Retina IIa or IIc?
No — the Type 011 is the earlier postwar Retina II model and is mechanically and cosmetically distinct from the later IIa, IIc and IIC variants, which are usually priced separately in the collector market.