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Rollei 35 (O-Series, first 8000)

The Rollei 35 is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera, introduced in 1966 as one of the smallest full-frame 35mm cameras of its era. The O-Series refers to the first 8,000 examples, originally produced in Germany before manufacturing later shifted to Singapore, and these earliest units are sought by collectors as the launch run of the line.

With only two UK auction hammer results on file (£114 in 2018 and £144 in 2005), the visible price band sits at roughly £110–£140, and a midpoint near £130 is the most defensible reference for what an O-Series first-8000 example sells for at saleroom level today. Because these are wholesale auction figures rather than retail, dealer asking prices in 2026 typically run above this band, and condition, completeness of original case and meter function materially shift where a given example lands within the range.

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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

Date Price Value GBP Source
Aug 2026 EUR 179 £153 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 EUR 80 £68 🇪🇺 eBay
May 2026 £21 £21 🇬🇧 eBay
Nov 2018 £114 £95 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 2,400 £2,105 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Dec 2015 HKD 4,000 £344 🇭🇰 Bonhams
Nov 2005 EUR 330 £224 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 1,100 £752 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Feb 2005 £144 £120 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2003 EUR 886 £632 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 458 £327 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Oct 2000 £152 £129 🇬🇧 Christie's
Aug 1998 £287 £250 🇬🇧 Christie's
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Rollei 35 O-Series (first 8000) worth today?

On the limited UK auction record available, hammer prices have fallen between about £110 and £140, so a value near £130 is a reasonable working figure for a complete, working example.

How much does a Rollei 35 O-Series sell for at UK auction?

Recorded hammer results are £114 (2018) and £144 (2005), giving a narrow observed price range; final cost to a buyer is higher once auction commission is added.

Why is the O-Series Rollei 35 collected separately from later examples?

The O-Series covers the first 8,000 cameras off the line and represents the original German-built launch run, which collectors track separately from later production.

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