Meopta Opema
The Meopta Opema is a Czechoslovak-made compact rangefinder-style camera produced by Meopta in the mid-twentieth century. It was positioned as an affordable Eastern European photographic tool during a period when Meopta was diversifying beyond its better-known optical instruments.
Sales data for the Opema is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from March 2022 sold for £112, which is wholesale-level pricing rather than retail or dealer asking prices. With only one data point available today, it is difficult to define a reliable price range, and condition, completeness of the original leather case, and working shutter all have a strong influence on what the camera sells for at saleroom level.
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: March 2022
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| Mar 2022 | £112 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 370) Title: A Meopta Opema Viewfinder Camera
Description:
chrome, with Meopta Belar f/2.8 45mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, F-G, coating marks to front element |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14810) Title: Meopta Opema I + 1.5/6cm
Description:
Opema camera with the famous 'Leica Sonnar' 1.5/6cm without engravings, the barrel is certainly made by Meopta company. The lens was originally built for military use in WWII. This lens is the only known 'Leica Sonnar' with a Meopta barrel (with cap) Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Nov 2005 | £72 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 245) Title: Opema no. 1023281
Description:
Opema no. 1023281 Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| Aug 2000 | £223 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 216) Title: Opema no. 1023055
Description:
Opema no. 1023055 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Meopta Opema worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Meopta Opema sold for £112 at hammer in 2022; current value will depend heavily on condition, completeness, and demand on the day.
How much does a Meopta Opema sell for at auction?
With only one verified sale on file, the Opema has a recorded hammer price of £112, but a wider price range cannot be reliably stated from such a small sample.
Is the Meopta Opema a good collector's camera?
It appeals primarily to collectors of Czechoslovak photographic equipment and Meopta history; values remain modest, so condition and originality matter more than rarity claims when judging price.