Yallu Yalluflex
The Yalluflex is a Japanese twin-lens reflex camera produced by Yallu, a small post-war maker that contributed to the wave of 6x6 TLRs emerging from Japan during the 1950s. It was a budget-tier alternative to mainstream TLRs of the period, and surviving examples are now uncommon on the secondhand market.
Auction evidence for the Yalluflex is extremely thin: only a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result exists, which sold for around £351 back in 2012. With one data point that old, no reliable median or current price band can be drawn — sellers asking what a Yalluflex sells for today should treat any quoted figure as indicative rather than market-tested, and watch for fresh comparable hammer results before pricing in 2026.
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.
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| May 2012 | EUR 35,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13687) Title: Yallu Opt. Yalluflex
Description:
35mm TLR with unusual design, one of the rarest and most sought-after Japanese cameras, almost unknown with Excellsior 3.5/50mm no.22732. The total production of this spectacular camera was not more than 50 examples, only very few are known to exist. In fine condition and perfect working order, with original Yallu case and Yallu cap. Estimate: EUR 45,000 - EUR 50,000 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 28,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24761) Title: Yallu Opt. Yalluflex
Description:
35mm TLR with unusual design, one of the rarest and most sought-after Japanese cameras with Hexar 3.5/50mm no.22141. The total production of this spectacular camera ran to not more than 50 examples, only few are known to still exist. In fine condition and perfect working order, with original Yallu case. Never offered at a public auction before! Estimate: EUR 35,000 - EUR 40,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Yalluflex worth today?
Public auction data is limited to a single 2012 UK hammer result of about £351, which is too thin a base to state a reliable current value with confidence.
How much does a Yalluflex sell for at auction?
Only one verified UK auction hammer price is on record (around £351 in 2012); fresh sales would be needed to confirm whether today's market price is higher, lower, or unchanged.
Is the Yalluflex a rare camera?
Yallu was a minor Japanese TLR maker and the Yalluflex appears infrequently in UK saleroom listings, which limits the pricing evidence available to buyers and sellers.