Rollei 35TE
The Rollei 35 TE is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera, part of the Rollei 35 series of small-format cameras introduced in the late 1960s and expanded through the 1970s. The TE variant sits within the range as a metered model aimed at travellers and enthusiasts who wanted a pocketable full-frame 35mm body.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Rollei 35 TE have ranged from around £140 to £200, with limited data points giving a midpoint near £170; today in 2026 this remains the wholesale level a 35 TE is worth at saleroom level before buyer's premium. Condition drives what each example sells for, with clean, fully working bodies pulling toward the upper end of the price band and cosmetically tired ones trading below.
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 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 179) Title: A Rollei 35 TE Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 502250398, body VG, optics G, shutter works, with f/3.5 40mm Tessar lens, in soft case. |
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| Jan 2024 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 109) Title: A Rollei 35 TE 35mm Compact Film Camera
Description:
chrome, 1979-81, made by Rollei Singapore, serial no.604320024, with a Rollei Tessar f/3.5 40mm lens, small fungus, shutter working, body G, lens F-G, |
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| Oct 1999 | £195 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 224) Title: Rollei 35TE no. 502330094
Description:
Rollei 35TE no. 502330094 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35 TE worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the value of a Rollei 35 TE in roughly the £140–£200 range, with condition and completeness being the main price drivers.
How much does a Rollei 35 TE sell for at auction?
Clean working examples have sold for around £138 in recent UK sales, while earlier saleroom results reached close to £200 for comparable bodies.
Is the Rollei 35 TE a good buy at current prices?
For a pocketable 35mm compact with a metered finder, current price levels are modest, but factor in potential servicing costs as these cameras are now several decades old.