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Pignons Alpa 11si

The Alpa 11si is a 35mm SLR produced by Pignons SA in Switzerland, positioned at the top of the company's hand-assembled camera range. Built in small numbers compared with mainstream Japanese SLRs of its era, it sat at a premium price point when new and is now sought primarily by collectors of Swiss precision cameras.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 11si have ranged from around £750 to £3,400, with a median of roughly £880 across the recorded saleroom results. These are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail asking prices, and condition and completeness drive much of the spread — today an outlier above £3,000 reflects an exceptional example, while sub-£1,000 results are more typical for working bodies offered without accessories.

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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 2016

Date Price Source
Nov 2016 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 3,400 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 3,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 £960 Christie's
Jan 1998 £805 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa 11si worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, an Alpa 11si is typically worth between about £750 and £1,400, with a median around £880. Exceptional examples have sold for substantially more.

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

Recorded UK hammer prices range from £750 to £3,400, so what one sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical health, and whether a lens is included.

Why is the Alpa 11si价格 so variable?

The price varies because Pignons produced the Alpa range in small quantities, so each sale reflects the specific body's condition and configuration rather than a deep, liquid market.

Is the Alpa 11si a good user camera?

It can be used, but service availability is limited and the proprietary mount restricts lens choice, so most buyers value it as a collector item rather than a daily shooter.

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