Kodak Retina II (142)
The Kodak Retina II (Type 142) is a 35mm folding rangefinder camera introduced in the late 1930s. It sat above the original Retina I in Kodak's German-built Retina line, adding a coupled rangefinder to the compact folding body for more accurate focusing.
Sales data for the Retina II (142) is thin, so a reliable price band is hard to fix; the single recorded UK auction hammer result we have is £100, achieved back in 2008. Today, condition drives value heavily on these pre-war folders, and buyers should not assume that one wholesale saleroom result reflects what a Retina II (142) is worth across the wider market in 2026.
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: June 2008
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17087) Title: Kodak Retina II Type 142
Description:
uncommon Retina with Ektar 3.5/5cm no.1063662 in Compur-Rapid shutter Estimate: EUR 180 - EUR 220 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Retina II (142) worth today?
Evidence is limited to a single 2008 UK auction hammer price of £100, so a current value cannot be stated with confidence; clean, working examples generally sell for more than rough ones, but more recent sales data is needed to give a firm price.
How much does a Kodak Retina II (142) sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale in our records achieved £100 at hammer in 2008, excluding buyer's premium.
What should I check before buying one?
Focus on the bellows, shutter speeds, rangefinder accuracy and lens clarity, as these are the areas that most affect both usability and resale price on pre-war Retina folders.