Kodak Retina IIIs (027)
The Kodak Retina IIIs (027) is a 35mm rangefinder camera with interchangeable lenses, part of Kodak's German-made Retina line produced in Stuttgart. It was introduced in the late 1950s as a fixed-body alternative to the folding Retina IIIc/IIIC, accepting a range of bayonet-mount lenses.
Auction data for the Retina IIIs (027) is thin: a single UK hammer result of £300 is recorded from 2022, which gives only a rough indication of value at saleroom level rather than a reliable range. Today, condition, working shutter and meter, and the presence of original accessory lenses are the main factors that decide what a IIIs sells for at auction. With so few data points, anyone asking what a Retina IIIs is worth in 2026 should treat that £300 figure as one example rather than a market median.
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: October 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Oct 2022 | £300 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 215) Title: A Kodak Retina IIIs 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, shutter working, rangefinder patch bright & clear, with Rodenstock Retina-Eurygon f/2.8 30mm, optics G, some dust & haze present Note: Lot (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Retina IIIs (027) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, one Retina IIIs hammered at £300 in 2022; with only a single data point, current value depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter and meter function, and any included lenses.
How much does a Retina IIIs sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK hammer price is £300, but a single sale is not enough to establish a reliable price range, and clean, fully working examples with extra lenses would typically command more than stripped bodies.
Is the Kodak Retina IIIs the same as the Retina IIIc?
No — the IIIs (027) is a rigid-bodied rangefinder with interchangeable lenses, while the IIIc is a folding camera; they share the Retina name but are different designs.