Wollensakopticalco. Fastax
The Wollensak Fastax is a high-speed cine camera, built for scientific and industrial motion analysis where frame rates well above standard cinematography were required. It is a specialist instrument rather than a consumer stills or movie camera.
Public UK auction data for the Fastax is extremely thin: a single recorded hammer result of £800 in 2004 is the only saleroom reference available, so any current price guidance is indicative rather than firm. Because these are specialist research instruments, what a Fastax sells for today at auction depends heavily on completeness, working condition and whether timing/control gear is included; without more recent comparables, a reliable median or range cannot be quoted.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 35mm f/2.0 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 50mm f/2 | — | — | 0 | — |
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: May 2004
| Date | Price | Source | Variant | |
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| May 2004 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23208) Title: Wollensak 16mm Hi-Speed Camera Fastax
Description:
FASTAX Superimposed Oscillo & High Speed camera WF-14T, with Fastax Pro Raptar 2,3/25mm and Fastax-Raptar 2/50mm Estimate: EUR 1,965 - EUR 416 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wollensak Fastax worth at UK auction?
Evidence is limited to a single 2004 hammer result of £800, so a precise current value cannot be stated; price will hinge on condition and whether the camera is offered with its control and power accessories.
How much does a Fastax sell for today?
There are no recent UK auction records in the available data for 2026, so any figure quoted as a current selling price would be speculative.
Is the Wollensak Fastax a regular movie camera?
No — it is a high-speed cine camera intended for motion-analysis work, which affects both its value and the pool of likely buyers.