Pignons Alpa 11z
The Alpa 11z is a 35mm SLR produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues, Switzerland. It belongs to the long-running Alpa Reflex line of precision-built, low-volume Swiss SLRs aimed at professional and specialist users rather than the mass market.
Sales data for the 11z is thin, so any quoted value is indicative rather than definitive: the single tracked UK auction hammer result on record stands at £3,000 (November 2022), reflecting saleroom-level wholesale pricing rather than dealer retail. As of today in 2026, that figure suggests clean, working examples sell for several thousand pounds at auction, but with only one data point the true market range for what an Alpa 11z is worth remains uncertain. Condition, completeness, and the presence of an original Alpa-mount lens typically drive the price achieved.
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
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| Nov 2022 | £3,000 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 166) Title: A Pignons Alpa 11z Half-Frame SLR Camera
Description:
1978, black, serial no. 61362, with Kern-Macro-Switar AR f/1.9 50mm lens, black, serial no. 1113427, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 11z worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £3,000 from 2022, so the value of an Alpa 11z is best described as several thousand pounds at saleroom level, with significant uncertainty given the small sample.
How much does an Alpa 11z sell for at auction?
The one tracked UK auction sale recorded a hammer price of £3,000, which represents the wholesale level achieved before buyer's premium and excludes typical dealer retail mark-ups.
Why is the Alpa 11z price so high compared with other 35mm SLRs?
Alpa SLRs were produced in very low numbers by Pignons SA in Switzerland to a high mechanical standard, and scarcity combined with collector demand for the Alpa Reflex line keeps prices well above mainstream 35mm SLRs.
Is the Alpa 11z a good user camera?
It is usable, but parts and qualified service are scarce, so most buyers treat the 11z as a collector item and budget for specialist servicing before relying on it for regular shooting.