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Rollei 35S silver

The Rollei 35S is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera from the Rollei 35 series, a line introduced in the late 1960s and produced in several variants through the 1970s and 1980s. The 'S' designation denotes the version fitted with a Sonnar lens, and the silver finish is the standard chrome-finished body variant.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rollei 35S in silver have ranged from roughly £340 to £800, with a median around £450 — these are saleroom wholesale figures and exclude buyer's and seller's commission. Today the value of a 35S silver is strongly condition-sensitive: clean, fully working examples sell for noticeably more than cosmetically tired or untested bodies. Because only a small number of hammer results underpin this range, individual sales in 2026 can sit well inside or outside it depending on condition and completeness.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £475 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £300 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £438 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 450 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 625 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 443 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 428 Leitz Auction
Jun 1998 £345 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rollei 35S silver worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Rollei 35S in silver is typically worth around £340 to £800, with a median price near £450 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Rollei 35S sell for at UK auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the 35S silver sells for roughly £340 at the lower end and up to about £800 for exceptional examples, before buyer's and seller's commission.

Does condition affect the price of a Rollei 35S?

Yes — clean optics, a working meter, accurate shutter speeds and an undamaged retractable lens mount are the main factors separating a £340 body from one that fetches closer to £800.

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