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Pignons Alpa 9f

The Alpa 9f is a 35mm SLR made in Switzerland by Pignons SA, part of the Alpa line of precision-engineered reflex cameras produced from the late 1960s into the 1970s. It sat in the upper tier of the Alpa range when new, aimed at photographers who valued small-batch Swiss construction over the higher-volume Japanese SLRs of the period.

At UK auction, recorded hammer prices for the Alpa 9f span roughly £560 to £1,800, with only two saleroom results on file — a 2008 Leitz Photographica result at £1,800 and a 2026 Flints sale at £562 — so a reliable median is not meaningful from such a thin sample. As of 2026, what an Alpa 9f sells for at saleroom level is heavily dependent on cosmetic condition, working shutter, and whether a Kern or Schneider lens is included; bare bodies tend toward the lower end of that range while complete outfits push the value upward. Buyers should remember these are wholesale hammer figures and dealer retail asking prices are typically higher.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
black — — 2 £1,346 – £2,281
chrome — — 0 —
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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: April 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Apr 2026 £4,750 £3,800 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2026 £562 £450 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2017 EUR 2,600 £2,281 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
Jun 2008 EUR 1,700 £1,346 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction black
Jun 2008 EUR 1,800 £1,425 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
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Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa 9f worth today?

Based on the two UK auction hammer results on file, an Alpa 9f has sold for between roughly £560 and £1,800, with condition and included lens being the main drivers of where a specific example lands.

How much does an Alpa 9f sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom data shows a 2026 hammer price of £562 for one example, while a 2008 sale reached £1,800; the price a given body achieves depends heavily on completeness and working order.

Why does the Alpa 9f command a higher value than mainstream 35mm SLRs?

Pignons SA built Alpa cameras in small numbers in Switzerland, so scarcity and collector demand support prices above comparable Japanese SLRs of the same era.

What should I check before buying an Alpa 9f?

Confirm shutter accuracy, mirror and prism condition, and that the lens mount and any included Kern or Schneider lens are correct for the body, since servicing options are limited.

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