Minox 35 EL
The Minox 35 EL is a compact 35mm film camera from Minox, a German maker better known for its subminiature spy cameras. Introduced in the mid-1970s, it was positioned as one of the smallest full-frame 35mm cameras available, aimed at buyers who wanted pocketable travel photography without stepping down to a smaller film format.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minox 35 EL have ranged from about £25 to £69, with a median around £44 based on the limited sales on record. As of today in 2026, that puts the model firmly in the budget compact bracket at saleroom level, and condition is the main driver of what one sells for — clean, working examples reach the upper end of that range while cosmetically tired bodies sit near the bottom.
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 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 136) Title: A Minox 35EL Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter advances and fires, viewfinder clear. |
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| Jul 2025 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 68) Title: A Minox 35EL Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
bkack, body VG-E, with Color-Minotar f/2.8 35mm lens, shutter not tested, optics G, complete with maker's presentation case and serial number matched |
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| Jul 2025 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 67) Title: A Minox 35EL Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
bkack, body VG-E, with Color-Minotar f/2.8 35mm lens, shutter not tested, optics G, complete with maker's presentation case and serial number matched |
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| Aug 2024 | £25 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 368) Title: A Minox 35 EL Compact Camera
Description:
A Minox 35 EL Compact Camera, shutter working, meter untested, body F-G, elements VG, in 35 EL case, with Minox FC 35 flash, flash working on test, |
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| Aug 2023 | £19 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 115) Title: A Minox 35EL 35mm Miniature Compact Camera
Description:
black, body F, untested, optics G, some haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 416) Title: A Minox 35EL Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
with Color-Minotar f/2.8 35mm lens, body, G, shutter not tested, lens, VG, complete with maker's box |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox 35 EL worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results put the value of a Minox 35 EL at roughly £25 to £69, with a typical price around £44 for a usable example.
How much does a Minox 35 EL sell for at auction?
It sells for a modest sum — the three most recent UK hammer results sit between £25 and £69, so most clean working bodies trade in that bracket.
Is the Minox 35 EL a good buy at this price?
For buyers wanting a genuinely pocketable 35mm film camera the price is low, but the electronic shutter and plastic body mean a tested working example is a safer purchase than an untested one.