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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 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: March 2025

Date Price Source
Mar 2025 £454 Chiswick Auctions
Jun 2024 £400 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £438 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 £475 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £360 Flints Auctions
Nov 2004 EUR 480 Leitz Auction
Nov -0001 £212 Flints Auctions

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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