Wenk Wenka (B)
The Wenka (B) is a German-made subminiature camera produced by Wenk. It is a niche collector's item rather than a general-use camera, sitting alongside other small-format curiosities of its era.
Sales data for the Wenka (B) is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2007 sold for £550 (wholesale, before commission). On that lone data point the model's value sits in the mid-hundreds, but with only one sale on record, today's price for a clean example could vary substantially depending on condition and bidder interest.
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: November 2007
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20203) Title: Wenk Wenka B
Description:
35mm camera with coupled rangefinder, behind-the-lens metal curtain shutter - 1/800, format 24x30mm, Xenar 2,8/50mm no.2294449, uncommon in this fine and working condition, only approximately 500 of these cameras were produced Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wenka (B) worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £550 from 2007, so the camera's current value is best treated as indicative rather than firm — condition and rarity drive what it sells for.
How much does a Wenka (B) sell for at auction?
On the single available sale, the Wenka (B) achieved a hammer price of £550, but with no recent comparables the market price today is uncertain.
Is the Wenka (B) a rare camera?
Yes — it appears very infrequently in the auction record, which is why pricing data is limited to a single confirmed sale.