Rollei 35 Classic
The Rollei 35 Classic is a compact 35mm film camera, part of the Rollei 35 family of small-format viewfinder cameras first launched in the late 1960s. It is positioned as a pocketable fixed-lens camera intended for travel and everyday photography.
Auction data for the Rollei 35 Classic is thin, with the two recorded UK saleroom hammer results sitting at £95 and £460 — wholesale levels achieved before commission, not retail asking prices. With only two data points spanning 1998 to 2004, there is no reliable median for what one is worth today in 2026, and current value will depend heavily on condition, completeness, and any premium variant finish.
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: June 2019
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37097) Title: Rollei 35 Classic
Description:
late Rollei 35 in titanium finish, made in Germany, with HFT Sonnar 2.8/40mm, in excellent condition, tiny dent on one edge, with lens cap, case, 20REB flash Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Feb 2004 | £95 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MAGIC LANTERNS (Lot 123) Title: Rollei 35 no. 3051035
Description:
Rollei 35 no. 3051035 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Sep 2003 | £705 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 352) Title: Rollei 35 Classic no. 6102690
Description:
Rollei 35 Classic no. 6102690 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1998 | £460 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 54) Title: Rollei 35 Classic no. 6101723
Description:
Rollei 35 Classic no. 6101723 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1998 | £483 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 55) Title: Rollei 35 Classic no. 6103274
Description:
Rollei 35 Classic no. 6103274 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35 Classic worth?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices for the Rollei 35 Classic range from £95 to £460, but with only two sales on file the value of any individual example depends strongly on condition and completeness.
How much does a Rollei 35 Classic sell for at auction?
The two UK saleroom results on file sold for £95 and £460 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium.
Is the Rollei 35 Classic a film camera?
Yes, it is a 35mm film camera in the compact Rollei 35 family.