Pignons Alpa Reflex II
The Alpa Reflex II is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera built in Switzerland by Pignons S.A. It was positioned as a premium, hand-assembled instrument aimed at professionals and well-funded enthusiasts rather than the mass market.
Hammer prices for the Alpa Reflex II at recent UK auction have ranged from around £50 for a tired, spares-or-repair body up to £625 for a clean, functional example sold in late 2024. Earlier Christie's saleroom results from 2001 recorded £470 and £705 at the hammer, so today's wholesale levels for collector-grade bodies remain broadly in line with values achieved a generation ago. Note that these are auction-hammer figures and exclude buyer's premium, so what a Pignons-made Alpa ultimately sells for at retail is meaningfully higher.
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.
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| Nov 2024 | £625 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 223) Title: A Pignons Alpa Reflex II SLR Camera
Description:
1945-52, chrome, serial no. 23143, with Schneider Alpa-Xenon f/1.9 50mm lens, serial no. 2856591, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some light |
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| Aug 2024 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 305) Title: An Alpa Reflex II Camera body
Description:
An Alpa Reflex II Camera body, for parts, serial no 21895, shutter fires, sticking in slow speeds, no shutter button, no finder, later adapted lens |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 450 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 1) Title: Alpa Reflex II with 50mm Bolca-I Anastigmat f2,8
Description:
Alpa Reflex II with 50mm Bolca-I Anastigmat f2,8 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33694) Title: Alpa Reflex Mod.2
Description:
in amazing mint condition and perfect working order, rare late synchronized version (one of only 519 cameras produced), matching serial number in the back, with Schneider Alpa-Xenon 1.9/5cm no.2785991, tripod holder, front cap and Alpa Lenses brochure, a camera which is very hard to find in this condition! Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_20819) Title: Alpa Reflex
Description:
early second type in very fine condition with Angenieux Alpar 2.9/50mm no.54.371 Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 938 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22965) Title: Alpa Reflex II + 2,9/50
Description:
Wunderschöner Originalzustand mit 2,9/50mm Angenieux Alpar Nr.54051, Tasche, Anleitung Estimate: EUR 19,460 - EUR 139,130 |
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| Jun 2001 | £470 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 47) Title: Alpa Reflex (II) no. 20271
Description:
Alpa Reflex (II) no. 20271 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 2001 | £705 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 40) Title: Alpa Reflex II no. 21759
Description:
Alpa Reflex II no. 21759 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Aug 2000 | £528 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 208) Title: Alpa Reflex (II) no. 20069
Description:
Alpa Reflex (II) no. 20069 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| May 1998 | £460 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 235) Title: Alpa Reflex model II no. 21969
Description:
Alpa Reflex model II no. 21969 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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