Rollei 35 S
The Rollei 35 S is a compact 35mm viewfinder film camera from the Rollei 35 family, fitted with a Zeiss Sonnar 40mm f/2.8 collapsible lens. When introduced in the 1970s it was positioned as a premium pocketable full-frame 35mm camera, offering scale (zone) focusing in a body notably smaller than contemporary rangefinders.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Rollei 35 S have typically sat in the £140–£180 band for standard examples, with the most recent 2025 result at £140 and a 2023 sale at £150. A clean, fully working example with original case and meter did reach £650 at auction in 2023, showing how much condition and completeness shift what this camera is worth today; as of 2026 that top end remains the exception rather than the rule at saleroom level.
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 | £188 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 80) Title: A Rollei 35 S 35mm Compact Viewfinder Camera
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silver, body G-VG, shutter working, optics G-VG, with lens cap & soft case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 279 | £238 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Rollei 35 S with Rollei Sonnar 2.8/40 mm #6503068
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Siehe auch Tabelle unten. und gesetzlicher Gewährleistung. AA = Neu - bzw. Demoware am Lager. A+ = Wie Neu, minimalste Gebrauchsspuren. 2 UStG handelt. B+ = Gut erhalten, kleine Gebrauchsspuren. C = Stark gebraucht, starke Gebrauchsspuren. Location: Nürnberg, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 279 | £238 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Rollei 35 S Sonnar HFT 2.8/40 SHP 311789
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rollei 35 S Sonnar HFT 2.8/40 SHP 311789 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany |
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| Nov 2025 | £438 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 262) Title: A Rollei 35 S Anniversary Limited Edition Compact 35mm Camera
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1978-79, silver, no serial no., with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, black, serial no. 2603073, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, complete |
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| Jan 2025 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 93) Title: A Rollei 35 S Compact Camera
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A Rollei 35 S Compact Camera, black, made in Singapore, shutter working, meter unresponsive, body VG, with Rollei HFT 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar lens, |
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| Aug 2024 | £150 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 56) Title: A Rollei 35 S Compact 35mm Camera
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black, body F-G, shutter works, iris works, with cap and soft case. |
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| Jun 2024 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 385) Title: A Rollei 35 S Compact Camera
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A Rollei 35 S Compact Camera, made in Singapore, shutter working, meter responsive, body G, with Rollei HFT 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar lens, elements G-VG, |
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| Apr 2023 | £650 | £650 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 202) Title: A Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Rollei 35 S Camera
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A Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Rollei 35 S Camera, 24 carat gold plated with lizard skin body, camera number 0860, camera still factory sealed, |
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| Mar 2023 | £150 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 397) Title: A Rollei 35 S 35mm Compact Camera
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body F, requires some attention, shutter working but all speeds sound the same, missing lens name plate, together with a Rollei 35 B, both AF, (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2022 | £212 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 189) Title: A Rollei 35 S 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, optics G-VG, with case & hand strap Note: Lot imported under Temporary (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2022 | £200 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 188) Title: A Rollei 35 S 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, optics G-VG Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2022 | £175 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 346) Title: A Rollei 35 S Compact Camera
Description:
black, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, black, serial no. 2450488, body, G-VG, shutter untested, lens, VG-E |
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| Mar 2022 | £130 | £130 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Decorative Antiques & Collectors Sale (Lot 142) Title: Rollei 35 S Compact Camera, black, with 'Rollei HFT 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar' lens, in leather case
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Rollei 35 S Compact Camera, black, with 'Rollei HFT 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar' lens, in leather case |
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| Feb 2022 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 431) Title: Rollei 35 S compact camera with Sonnar 2.8 40mm lens, in original pouch
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Rollei 35 S compact camera with Sonnar 2.8 40mm lens, in original pouch |
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| Jan 2021 | £149 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 375) Title: A Rollei 35 S Compact Camera
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black, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, body, G-VG, shutter working, slow speeds sticking, lens, G, some light fungus to rear element, with |
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| Jan 2021 | £149 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 374) Title: A Rollei 35 S Compact Camera
Description:
chrome, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some light internal haze, with maker's case Note: Lot imported |
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| Jul 2016 | £550 | £550 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Including The Mike Simkin Magic Lantern Collection Thursday 7th July 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 555) Title: A Rollei 35 S Gold Edition Camera
Description:
A Rollei 35 S Gold Edition Camera, gold, serial no. 0591, with Rollei-HFT Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, serial no. 2619670, body, E, shutter working, lens, E, in maker's case and presentation box Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 420 | £332 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30722) Title: Rollei 35 S black 'Lord Extra'
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very rare Rollei made on special order for the cigarette company 'Lord' with Sonnar 2.8/40mm HFT, on back of top plate engraved 'Lord Extra', minimal dent on top plate back left corner, (case, cap, strap), including a black Rollei 35 no.3235013 with brown crocodile imitation covering (cap, case, strap), see Claus Prochnow 'Rollei 35 - Eine Kamera Geschichte' p.92 (2) Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 344 | £245 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22276) Title: Rollei 35 S Laurel Wreath
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with a Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, silver coloured body covering, in mint condition with strap Estimate: EUR 1,979 - EUR 2,510,483 |
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| Feb 1999 | £184 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 445) Title: Rollei 35-S no. 354311
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Rollei 35-S no. 354311 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jun 1998 | £690 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 53) Title: Rollei 35-S gold anniversary no. 000910
Description:
Rollei 35-S gold anniversary no. 000910 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35 S worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices for the Rollei 35 S have mostly fallen between £140 and £180, with exceptional cased and fully serviced examples selling for as much as £650.
How much does a Rollei 35 S sell for at auction?
Typical hammer results sit around £140–£150, so that is a fair guide to the wholesale value of an average user-grade body; premium condition can push the price materially higher.
Is the Rollei 35 S a good buy at this price?
For a compact full-frame 35mm camera with a Sonnar lens, prices in the £140–£180 range represent the working end of the market, but factor in the likely cost of a CLA and new light seals when judging overall value.