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Pignons Alpa 11el

The Alpa 11el is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made by the Swiss firm Pignons SA of Ballaigues. It belongs to the later Alpa 11-series line and was offered as a precision-built SLR aimed at the professional and high-end amateur market.

With only two recorded UK auction hammer results to reference, the 11el has sold at saleroom level for between £850 and £1,200, with a midpoint around £1,025. Because these are wholesale auction prices rather than dealer asking figures, condition and completeness are significant factors in where an individual example lands in today's market, and a fresh sale could easily fall outside this narrow band.

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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: November 2022

Date Price Source
Nov 2022 USD 3,200 pedia_sales_tamarkin
May 2009 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 £504 Christie's
Apr 2003 £646 Christie's
Jun 2000 £1,057 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa 11el worth today?

Based on the two UK auction hammer results on file, an Alpa 11el body has sold for between £850 and £1,200, giving an indicative value around £1,000 depending on condition.

How much does an Alpa 11el sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom hammer prices for the 11el sit in the £850–£1,200 range, though the small sample size means individual results can vary.

Why is the Alpa 11el price so high compared with other 35mm SLRs?

Alpa cameras were hand-assembled in small numbers by Pignons SA in Switzerland, and that limited production combined with collector demand keeps the value of the 11el well above mainstream Japanese SLRs of the same era.

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