Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 A (prototype)
The Rolleiflex 2.8 A (prototype) is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera produced by Rollei, shooting 6x6 frames on 120 roll film. As a prototype it sits outside the regular production Rolleiflex 2.8 series, making it a rarity aimed at collectors rather than working photographers.
Prototype Rolleiflex bodies are thinly traded, so the market is set by individual results rather than a settled range; the only recorded UK saleroom result we track is a £6,000 hammer price in June 2025. At today's auction levels in 2026, what such a camera sells for is dictated almost entirely by provenance and documentation, and a single buyer can move the price materially. Treat the £6,000 figure as a wholesale, hammer-only data point rather than a retail value or dealer asking 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: June 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01858) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8A Xenotar prototype no.1100001
Description:
Extremely rare 1st type Rolleiflex 2.8 prototype with Schneider taking lens, in very good condition, with 2.8/80mm Xenotar no.2681294, note the absence of 'Xenotar', only 4 lenses produced as 'Muster' (German for sample) in 1951, body with special serial number no.1100001, all production models mounted with Zeiss lenses from body no.1101000. Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 A (prototype) worth at UK auction?
The only tracked UK auction hammer result is £6,000 in June 2025, so that figure is the current reference point for value rather than a settled market price.
How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 A prototype sell for compared to a production 2.8?
With only one recorded sale, a direct comparison is unreliable, but the £6,000 hammer price is well above typical production Rolleiflex 2.8 levels, reflecting the prototype's rarity.
Is the price likely to be stable?
No — with a single data point and a collector-driven buyer base, the next sale could land materially higher or lower depending on provenance and condition.