Wenk Wenka (II)
The Wenka (II) is a German-made subminiature camera produced by Wenk. It is a collectible item rather than a working tool for current photography, valued today primarily by subminiature and German camera collectors.
Auction data for the Wenka (II) is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from 2004 records a price of £521, which gives an indication of wholesale level at that time but is too old and isolated to establish a reliable current value or range. As of 2026, anyone trying to work out what a Wenka (II) is worth or sells for today should treat that figure as a historic data point rather than a live market price.
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 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34743) Title: Wenk Wenka II
Description:
rare early German post-war rangefinder camera for 24x30mm, last version Wenka with Xenar 2.8/50mm no.2960078, in fine condition with working shutter, original everready case Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17724) Title: Wenk Wenka II
Description:
rare rangefinder camera for 24x30mm, with Xenar 2.8/50mm no.2960134, in exceptionally good condition with working shutter, everready case Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 480 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15605) Title: Wenk Wenka II
Description:
rare rangefinder camera for 24x30mm, with Xenar 2.8/50mm no.2294454, in exceptionally good condition, shutter works Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 700 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 521 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23496) Title: Wenk Wenka II
Description:
rare German viewfinder-camera for exposures 24x30mm, with very rare Westar 3.5/36mm no.126587, case, shutter works Estimate: EUR 1,952 - EUR 5,972 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wenka (II) worth today?
There is not enough recent auction evidence to give a confident current price; the only recorded UK hammer result is £521 from 2004, and a fresh sale would be needed to establish today's value.
How much does a Wenka (II) sell for at auction?
On the single available data point it sold for £521 at hammer in a UK saleroom, but with only one sale on record the price any given example fetches now could vary significantly with condition and completeness.
Is the Wenka (II) a rare camera?
Auction appearances are very infrequent, which is why pricing data is sparse and each sale tends to be treated as an individual event rather than part of an established market.