Meopta Opema (II)
The Meopta Opema (II) is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in the former Czechoslovakia by Meopta of Přerov. It was positioned as a compact viewfinder/rangefinder camera using a 24x32mm frame format and an interchangeable-lens mount.
The available UK auction record is limited: a single hammer result of £188 in April 2025, achieved at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). With only one data point, it is difficult to state a reliable price range, but as of today the Opema II appears to sell for broadly similar money when a clean working example reaches the UK auction market. Condition, completeness of lens and case, and shutter function are the main factors that move the value.
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 169) Title: A Meopta Opema II Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1950-, chrome, serial no. 10311568, with Meopta Belar f/2.8 45mm lens, chrome, serial no. 1051115, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some very |
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| Apr 2025 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 116) Title: A Meopta Opema II Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1950-, chrome, serial no. 038976, with Meopta Belar f/2.8 45mm lens, chrome, 052900, body, VG, shutter working, some haze to finder, lens, VG, some |
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| Apr 2025 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 117) Title: A Meopta Opema II Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 10310640, with Meopta Openar f/2 45mm lens, serial no. 1061766, body, G, shutter not working, lens, VG, some light cleaning marks (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2025 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 115) Title: A Meopta Opema II Rangefinder Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 10313199, body G, shutter works, rangefinder patch visible and moving, with a Meopta Belar f/2.8 45mm collapsible lens, barrel |
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| Jan 2021 | £93 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 191) Title: A Meopta Opema II Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 033132, with Meopta Belar f/2.8 45mm lens, body, G, shutter working, lens, F-G, focusing jammed and some internal haze |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Meopta Opema II worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer result on file, an Opema II sold for £188 in 2025; with only one data point, treat that as indicative rather than a firm market value.
How much does a Meopta Opema II sell for at UK auction?
The one recorded saleroom result is £188, which represents the wholesale hammer price before buyer's and seller's commission.
What affects the price of a Meopta Opema II?
Shutter health, rangefinder accuracy, lens clarity and overall cosmetic condition are the main drivers of value for this model.