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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.

Prices updated: June 2025

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 2005 EUR 195 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £456 Christie's
Nov 2004 £382 Christie's
Feb 2004 £167 Christie's
Nov 2003 £176 Christie's
Nov 2003 £129 Christie's
Sep 2003 £188 Christie's
May 2003 £152 Christie's
Mar 2003 £540 Christie's
Sep 2002 £493 Christie's
Sep 2002 £176 Christie's
Sep 2002 £152 Christie's
Sep 2001 £164 Christie's
May 2000 £129 Christie's
Feb 1999 £253 Christie's
Feb 1999 £207 Christie's
Nov 1998 £517 Christie's
Aug 1998 £138 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rollei 35S worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £100–£170 range for working examples, with a median near £150. Exceptional or boxed examples can sell for more.

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

The last two UK auction results on record were £101 (October 2024) and £151 (January 2025), both hammer prices excluding commission.

What affects the price of a Rollei 35S?

Condition is the main driver of value: a functioning meter, clean Sonnar lens, accurate shutter and undamaged top plate all push the price toward the upper end of the range.

Is the Rollei 35S more valuable than the standard Rollei 35?

The 35S typically commands a premium because of its Sonnar lens, though individual condition matters more than variant when comparing two specific examples.

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