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Rollei 35SE

The Rollei 35 SE is a compact 35mm film camera from the Rollei 35 series, a line of pocketable viewfinder cameras with collapsing lenses. The SE variant uses an LED meter readout in the viewfinder rather than the match-needle system of earlier 35 models, and sits toward the upper end of the range alongside the similarly-specified 35 TE.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rollei 35 SE have generally fallen in a £90–£250 range, with a median around £110 across the sales on file. Clean, fully-working examples with intact meter electronics sit at the upper end, while cosmetically tired bodies tend to change hands near £100 at saleroom level in today's market; remember these are wholesale results and exclude buyer's premium.

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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: July 2025

Date Price Source
Jul 2025 £162 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £120 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £100 Harper Field Auctions
Jan 2024 £100 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £90 Special Auction Services
Oct 2022 £250 Flints Auctions
Jan 2021 £186 Flints Auctions
May 2005 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
Jan 1999 £195 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rollei 35 SE worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Rollei 35 SE is typically worth around £100–£120, with exceptional examples having reached £250.

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

Recent UK saleroom results show the 35 SE sells for between £90 and £250 at hammer, with most examples clustered near the lower end of that range.

Does condition affect the price of a Rollei 35 SE?

Yes — working meter electronics and smooth lens-tube operation are the main drivers of value, and cameras failing on either point tend to sell at the bottom of the observed price range.

Is the Rollei 35 SE the same as the 35 TE?

They are closely related models in the same series with similar bodies and LED metering, but they are sold and priced as distinct variants in the auction market.

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