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Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 C (Automat 2.8C)

The Rolleiflex 2.8 C, sometimes catalogued as the Automat 2.8C, is a 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera made by Franke & Heidecke and introduced in 1952. It uses 120 roll film and was supplied with an f/2.8 taking lens — either a Zeiss Planar or a Schneider Xenotar — positioning it at the top of Rollei's TLR range when new.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rolleiflex 2.8 C have sat in a range of roughly £360–£480, with a median close to £450 across the three sales on record. As of 2026, what a 2.8 C is worth at saleroom level is heavily condition-dependent: clean, fully-working bodies with clear taking lenses sell for the upper end of that band, while examples with haze, sticky shutters, or meter issues typically fetch less.

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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Rows marked offer accepted did sell, on the date shown, but eBay does not publish the amount that was accepted. The figure we show is what the seller was asking, so the true sale price was lower — treat it as an upper bound. These rows are excluded from every price range, average and valuation on this site.

Prices updated: June 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source
Jun 2026 USD 1,299 £974 🇺🇸 eBay
Jun 2026 asked US $1,200.00 — sold for less offer accepted — 🇺🇸 eBay listing
Jun 2026 asked US $800.00 — sold for less offer accepted — 🇺🇸 eBay listing
May 2026 asked US $895.00 — sold for less offer accepted — 🇺🇸 eBay listing
May 2026 asked US $600.00 — sold for less offer accepted — 🇺🇸 eBay listing
May 2026 asked US $600.00 — sold for less offer accepted — 🇺🇸 eBay listing
Mar 2025 £454 £360 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
Jun 2024 £400 £320 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £438 £350 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 £475 £380 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 USD 700 £551 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2020 £360 £290 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2004 EUR 480 £335 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov -0001 £212 — 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 C worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Rolleiflex 2.8 C is worth around £360–£480, with typical examples selling for roughly £450.

How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 C sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices sit between £360 and £475, with the most recent sale in March 2025 at £454.

What affects the price of a Rolleiflex 2.8 C?

Condition of the taking lens, accuracy of the shutter speeds, and whether the Automat film-loading mechanism still functions are the main factors that determine the value of a given example.

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