Rollei 35 (O-Series, first 8000)
35mm compact manual
The Rollei 35 (O-Series, first 8000) typically sells for £224 (median of 13 recorded sales, 1998–2026; fair evidence).
median of 13 sales, 1998–2026
Middle half of sales: £120–£344
Over time
Every sale since 1998; no trend line.
Latest sales All 13 →
What it is
{"overview":"The Rollei 35 is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera, introduced in 1966 as one of the smallest full-frame 35mm cameras of its era. 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.","buying_guide":"Inspect the selenium meter for responsiveness, as these cells weaken with age and a dead meter is the most common fault; also check the collapsing lens tube for smooth extension and locking, the shutter speeds across the range, and the film advance for stiffness. Verify that the serial number is consistent with the first-8000 German production to confirm the O-Series designation, and look for original leather case, caps and paperwork, which lift value.
Generated summary, 27 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.
Questions
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.
Facts
- Maker
- Rollei
- Type
- 35mm compact manual
- Sales in the typical price
- 13
- First sale
- 20 Aug 1998
- Latest sale
- 12 Aug 2026
- Median
- £224
- Middle half
- £120–£344
- Evidence
- Fair
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Rollei 35 (O-Series, first 8000): typical sale price £224, the median of 13 recorded sales, 1998–2026, middle half £120–£344 (Fair, method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/r/rollei/35-o-series-first-8000/