Wenk Wenka (I)
The Wenka (I) is a camera produced by the German maker Wenk. Public reference data on this specific model is limited, so this page focuses on what the auction record indicates rather than detailed specification claims.
Auction evidence for the Wenka (I) is thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result in our data is a single hammer price of £1,063 from November 2004 — a wholesale auction figure rather than a dealer asking price. With just one data point, today's value is best treated as indicative only, and what a Wenka (I) is worth or sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.
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 2017
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35451) Title: Wenk Wenka I outfit
Description:
rare early German post-war rangefinder camera for 24x30mm, interesting outfit with working camera body and three rare interchangeable lenses: uncoupled Westar C 3.5/36mm no.128076 (original hood), standard Xenar 2.8/50mm no.2663793 and telephoto Westar C 4.5/100mm no.125466 Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 1,063 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_23899) Title: Wenk Nürnberg Wenka I
Description:
rare 35mm camera with coupled RF, behind-the-lens metal curtain shutter, format 24x30, Xenar 2.8/50 no.2294573 in M40 thread mount, very good condition, only approximately 500 of these cameras were produced - very few of the still existing cameras in good condition ! Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wenk Wenka (I) worth today?
Based on the single UK auction result in our data, a Wenka (I) hammered at £1,063, but with only one sale on record this price should be treated as a reference point rather than a reliable market value.
How much does a Wenka (I) sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction sale realised £1,063 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium; current sale prices may differ as fresh examples come to market.
Why is there so little price data for the Wenka (I)?
The Wenka (I) is a scarce model that rarely appears in mainstream auctions, which is why our sales history shows only a single verified result.