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Rollei 35S

The Rollei 35S is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera from Rollei's 35 series, a line of pocketable scale-focus cameras introduced in the 1970s. The S variant is distinguished by its 40mm f/2.8 Sonnar lens, positioning it as the higher-specification model in the range when new.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rollei 35S have typically landed between £100 and £150, with a median around £150 across the sales on record; an outlier result of £380 at Christie's in 2004 reflects exceptional provenance rather than today's market. As of 2026, a clean, working example in the saleroom is generally worth £100–£170, and condition is what drives value — meter function, lens clarity and the state of the collapsing mount all influence what the camera sells for.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2025 £225 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £188 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £151 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2024 £101 Chiswick Auctions
Feb 2024 £238 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £102 Flints Auctions
Feb 2006 £156 Christie's
Nov 2004 £382 Christie's
Feb 2004 £167 Christie's
Mar 2003 £540 Christie's
Sep 2002 £176 Christie's
Sep 2002 £493 Christie's
Sep 2001 £164 Christie's
May 2000 £129 Christie's
Feb 1999 £207 Christie's
Feb 1999 £253 Christie's
Aug 1998 £138 Christie's

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