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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 130 | £111 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Rollei XF 35, 35mm Rangefinder Camera, Sonnar 40mm f/2.3
Description:
Focusing / rangefinder: working. There is a discrepancy regarding the minimum focusing distance. ROLLEI XF 35. - Objectif : fonctionnel, correct sans tache, trace, poussière ni champignon. - Mise au points / télémétrie : fonctionnel. Location: Carcassonne, France |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 48 | £36 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Vintage Rollei XF 35 35mm Rangefinder Camera Sonnar 40mm f/2.3 Lens Case
Description:
The Rollei XF 35 is a mid-1970s compact rangefinder renowned for its high-quality Zeiss-designed Sonnar 40mm f/2.3 lens. • 40mm f/2.3 Sonnar lens with integrated rangefinder focusing. Sonnar 40mm f/2.3 Lens, Made in Singapore. Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | £30 | £30 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Rollei XF 35 Vintage Rangefinder Film Camera Working w/ Sonnar 40mm F/2.3 Lens
Description:
W/ Sonnar 40mm F/2.3 Lens. The lens may require a clean, potentially internal dust / haze. We do NOT test with film. Beatrice Rose. West Yorkshire. Binoculars Assorted Makes & Models Pre Loved Untested Lot of 15. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £129 | £129 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Rollei XF 35 35mm Film Rangefinder Camera Sonnar 40mm F/2.3 Lens - Excellent
Description:
Ultra crisp sonnar 40mm lens will give you great results Location: Alderley Edge, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 375 | £320 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Rollei XF 35 with Sonnar 40mm f 2.3 Rangefinder / Tested Excellent (1205)
Description:
Der Copal Verschluss arbeitet einwandfrei. Eine Passende Zink/Luft Batterie Weincell mit 1,35V und ein neuer Film ist dabei. Eine Passende Zink/Luft Batterie Weincell mit 1,35V ist dabei. Objektiv:Sonnar 40mm f2,3. Location: Lägerdorf, Germany |
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| Sep 2025 | £30 | £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 | £75 | 🇬🇧 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 | £45 | 🇬🇧 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 | £50 | 🇬🇧 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 | £25 | 🇬🇧 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 | £95 | 🇬🇧 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.