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Pignons Alpa Standard

The Alpa Standard is a 35mm film SLR made in Switzerland by Pignons SA. It belongs to the early Alpa Reflex family, a small-production Swiss line aimed at the high-end amateur and professional market in the post-war period.

UK auction hammer results for the Alpa Standard are sparse, with recorded sales spanning roughly £360 to £2,300 — wholesale prices realised in the saleroom rather than retail asking figures. With only two data points, no reliable median can be quoted, and today the price a given example fetches depends heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical function and whether a lens is included. Buyers researching what an Alpa Standard is worth or sells for in the current market should treat any single figure as indicative only.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £6,875 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 USD 800 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2019 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £360 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 2,292 Leitz Auction
Nov 2002 EUR 1,250 Leitz Auction
Feb 2002 £411 Christie's
Mar 1999 £920 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Alpa Standard worth at UK auction today?

Recorded UK hammer prices have ranged from around £360 to £2,300, but with very few sales the value of any individual camera depends strongly on condition and whether a lens is included.

How much does an Alpa Standard sell for?

Auction sales in the dataset show a wide spread between roughly £360 and £2,300 at hammer, reflecting the rarity of the model and the influence of condition on price.

Why do Alpa Standard prices vary so much?

Pignons produced Alpa cameras in small numbers, so collector demand, working condition and the presence of an original lens can all push the price well above or below the median.

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