Rollei 35 B
The Rollei 35 B is a compact 35mm viewfinder film camera, part of Rollei's 35 series of pocketable cameras. It sat as one of the more basic variants within the range, offering the same scaled-down 35mm format in a small body at a lower price point than the higher-specified models.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rollei 35 B have ranged from about £15 to £70, with a median close to £45 across the last two years of saleroom results. As of 2026, clean working examples with a responsive meter tend to sell for around £50-£70, while cosmetically tired bodies or units with meter faults are worth closer to £15-£35. Condition is the dominant price driver at this value level, since refurbishment costs can easily exceed what the camera sells for.
Variants
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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: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Rollei b35 camera
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rollei b35 camera, untested but appears to be in good condition Location: Bridgend, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £42 | £42 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Rollei B 35 Vintage Compact Film Camera Working w/ Triotar 40mm F/3.5 Lens
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W/ Triotar 40mm F/3.5 Lens. We do NOT test with film. Beatrice Rose. West Yorkshire. Winds and fires as should, all shutter speeds are accurate. Batteries are NOT included. United Kingdom. {{tab1title}}. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £54 | £54 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: Rollei 35B Black 35mm Compact Film Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 Lens
Description:
The Rollei 35B Black 35mm Compact Film Camera is a classic piece of equipment from the 1970s, known for its compact design and high-quality Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 lens. Made in Singapore , this manual focus camera features a built-in light meter and a sleek black colour, perfect for capturing images with precision and style. Ideal for film photography enthusiasts looking for a reliable and timeless camera to add to their collection. Untested camera with case and manual Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 eBay | black | |
Title: Rollei 35 B Compact Film Camera Triotar 40mm f3.5 Lens Black - Tested + Working
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The optics are clean and clear with no scratches or fungus, and there is a 24mm Hoya filter attached. Location: Lewes, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £25 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | black | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 200) Title: A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera
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A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera, black, made in Singapore, shutter working, light cell responsive, body G, some fading to plastic on rewind handle, |
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| Mar 2026 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | black | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 149) Title: A Rollei B35 Compact Camera
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black, body G, by Rollei Singapore, shutter works, light meter responds, with cap and case. |
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| Sep 2025 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 250) Title: A Rollei B35 Compact Camera
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A Rollei B35 Compact Camera, made in Singapore, shutter working, light cell responsive, body G, with Carl Zeiss 40mm f/3.5 Triotar lens, elements G, |
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| Sep 2025 | £15 | £15 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 359) Title: A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera
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A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera, black, made in Singapore, shutter working, not holding in bulb, light cell responsive, body G-VG, with Rollei 40mm |
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| Jul 2025 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 46) Title: A Rollei 35B 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter works, iris works, |
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| May 2025 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 109) Title: A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera
Description:
A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera, made in Singapore, shutter working, light cell responsive, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 lens, elements |
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| Mar 2025 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 107) Title: A Rollei 35B 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, body VG, shutter works, advance works, meter responds to light. |
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| Feb 2025 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 23) Title: A Rollei 35B Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter works, advance mechanism works but feels notchy, light meter responds, with soft case, |
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| Feb 2025 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 28) Title: A Rollei 35B Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter clicks but doesn't open, advance mechanism works, light meter responds, with soft case, |
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| Jan 2025 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 747) Title: A Rollei 35 B Compact Camera
Description:
A Rollei 35 B Compact Camera, black, made in Singapore, shutter working, light cell responsive, body G-VG, with Rollei 40mm f/3.5 Tessar lens, |
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| Jun 2024 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 478) Title: A Rollei 35 B Compact Camera
Description:
A Rollei 35 B Compact Camera, black, made in Singapore, shutter working. Light cell responsive, body G-VG, with Rollei 40mm f/3.5 Triotar lens, |
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| Apr 2024 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 93) Title: A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera
Description:
A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera, made in Singapore, shutter working, light cell responsive, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 lens, elements |
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| Dec 2023 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 28) Title: A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera
Description:
A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera, made in Singapore, shutter working, light cell responsive, body G-VG, tiny ding to bottom edge on back, with Carl Zeiss |
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| Aug 2023 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 91) Title: A Rollei 35 B Compact 35mm Camera
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IR 221022, black, 1969-78, serial no.4774209, made by Rollei Singapore, with a Rollei Triotar f/3.5 40mm lens, tested as working, body G, nameplate |
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| Jun 2023 | £31 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 88) Title: A Rollei 35 B 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, optics G, some light haze present, aperture ring very loose, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2023 | £20 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 38) Title: A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera
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A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera, black, shutter working, meter not fully responsive, body wear to name plate lettering, some lifting to leatherette to |
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| Apr 2023 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | black | |
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Auction: Decorative Antiques & Collectors (Lot 189) Title: Black Rollei B35 Compact Camera body, with 'Triotar 3.5/40' lens, in original case
Description:
Black Rollei B35 Compact Camera body, with 'Triotar 3.5/40' lens, in original case |
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| Apr 2023 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 192) Title: A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera
Description:
A Rollei B 35 Compact Camera, made in Singapore, shutter working, meter responsive, body G-VG, small scratch to top plate, with Carl Zeiss 40mm f/3.5 |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 1,800 | £1,613 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38896) Title: Rollei B35 dummy prototype
Description:
An interesting presentation camera showing several differences to the later production model, like different lens design, rounded ocular, different rewind knob style etc., in good condition Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Jun 2002 | £58 | £49 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 12) Title: Rollei B35 no. 4643439
Description:
Rollei B35 no. 4643439 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Oct 2000 | £41 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 144) Title: Rollei B35
Description:
Rollei B35 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35 B worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Rollei 35 B is typically worth between £15 and £70, with a median value near £45. Working examples with a functioning meter sit at the upper end of that range.
How much does a Rollei 35 B sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the Rollei 35 B selling for between £15 and £70, with most examples clearing in the £35-£60 band. Price largely tracks cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Is the Rollei 35 B a good buy at current prices?
At a median price around £45, it offers an affordable route into the Rollei 35 compact range, but the non-replaceable selenium meter and age-related seal wear mean a careful inspection is essential before committing.