Rollei XF 35
The Rollei XF 35 is a 35mm compact rangefinder-style film camera from the late 1970s, sold as a fixed-lens viewfinder model aimed at enthusiast snapshooters who wanted a pocketable alternative to an SLR.
At UK auction the Rollei XF 35 has fetched hammer prices between roughly £30 and £62, with the two recorded sales averaging around £46 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, what an XF 35 sells for at auction depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the meter and shutter are confirmed working, and tidy boxed examples tend to command the upper end of that range.
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: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £30 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 358) Title: A Rollei XF 35 Compact Camera
Description:
A Rollei XF 35 Compact Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, camera responsive, self timer working, range finder working, body G, with Rollei |
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| Jul 2025 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 70) Title: A Rollei XF35 Compact Camera
Description:
dark olive green, body G, meter responds to light, shutter works, with Sonnar f/2.3 40mm lens. |
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| Dec 2024 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 119) Title: A Rollei XF 35 Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
black, body VG, shutter works, with Sonnar f/2.3 40mm lens, in soft case, with cap. |
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| Jan 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 110) Title: A Rollei XF35 Compact Camera
Description:
with Rollei Sonnar f/2.3 40mm lens, body, G, shutter working, lens, VG |
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| Oct 2022 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 261) Title: A Rollei XF 35 Compact 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, made in Singapore, with a Rollei Sonnar f/2.3 40mm lens, shutter working, body VG, lens VG, with maker's soft pouch Note: Lot imported under |
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| Jan 2021 | £118 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 342) Title: A Rollei XF 35 Camera
Description:
black, with Rollei Sonnar f/2.3 40mm, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, in makers case |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei XF 35 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results put the value of a Rollei XF 35 in the £30–£62 range, with condition and working order being the main price drivers.
How much does a Rollei XF 35 sell for at auction?
The two most recent UK auction sales on record sold for £30 and £62 respectively, giving a working median price of around £46 before buyer's premium.
Is the Rollei XF 35 a good buy at this price?
At under £70 it represents a low-cost entry into Rollei 35mm compacts, but the price only makes sense if the meter and shutter are confirmed functional, since repair costs can quickly exceed the camera's value.