Voigtlander& Sohn Perkeo E
The Voigtländer Perkeo E is a folding 120 roll-film camera producing 6x6cm negatives, part of the Perkeo line introduced in the post-war era. It was positioned as a compact, pocketable medium-format camera aimed at enthusiasts who wanted larger negatives than 35mm in a travel-friendly body.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Perkeo E have sat in a narrow £210–£290 band, with a median around £250 based on the two sales on record in 2025 and early 2026. That range reflects wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail, and today's value is highly condition-sensitive — clean bellows, a smooth shutter and a clear lens are what the price tracks. With only a handful of verified results, the market is thin and a single strong example can move the range materially.
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: February 2026
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| Feb 2026 | £288 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 266) Title: A Voigtlander Perkeo E Medium Format Folding Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter works, opens and collapses correctly, optics VG, rangefinder visible and moving. |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01637) Title: Voigtländer Perkeo 6X6 Prototype
Description:
An interesting prototype based on the 6x6 Voigtländer Perkeo E for 120 roll films with uncoupled rangefinder, in very good condition, clean and clear optics, the original 80mm folding lens has been replaced by an adapted uncoated Heliar 4.5/15cm no.745335 mounted in Compur shutter, a removable shutter blind on the bottom side allows the lens to be changed, note also the second accessory shoe on the top plate, with leather strap and leather front lens cap. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Mar 2025 | £214 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 257) Title: A Voigtlander Perkeo E Folding Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Voigtlander Perkeo E Folding Rangefinder Camera Body: VG Shutter: working Lens: Voigtlander 80mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar Optics: VG Notes: with maker's ... read more |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Perkeo E worth today?
Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Perkeo E is worth roughly £210 to £290, with clean working examples sitting toward the upper end of that range.
How much does a Perkeo E sell for at auction?
The two most recent UK auction sales on record returned £214 and £288 at hammer, giving a working median near £250.
What affects the price of a Perkeo E?
Bellows condition, shutter accuracy and lens clarity are the main drivers of value; cosmetic wear matters less than mechanical and optical health.
Is the Perkeo E a good buy at current prices?
For a folding 6x6 medium-format camera, current hammer prices are modest, but factor in likely CLA costs since unserviced examples often need shutter work.