Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E
The Rolleiflex 2.8 E is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera shooting 6x6 on 120 roll film, introduced by Franke & Heidecke in the mid-1950s. It sat at the top of the Rolleiflex line when new, pairing an f/2.8 taking lens with a coupled light meter built into the nameplate.
At recent UK auction, hammer results for the Rolleiflex 2.8 E have ranged from around £460 to £4,000, with the £600 sale in January 2024 the most recent reference point for what a usable body is worth today. The spread is wide because condition, cosmetics and meter function drive price heavily at saleroom level, and an exceptional or collector-grade example can sell for several times what a tired user-grade camera fetches.
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.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 459 | £392 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E TLR
Description:
Professionelles Service Unsere Mitarbeiter/Innen leben Fotografie. Gebraucht-Ankauf Wir kaufen Ihre Gebrauchtgeräte an. weist massive Gebrauchsspuren auf - kann als Teileträger oder zum Aufbereiten verwendet werden. Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Jan 2024 | £600 | £480 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 234) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E TLR Medium Format Camera
Description:
1956-59, black, serial no. 1663536, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 2382366, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 2,000 | £1,738 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40979) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8E Sonnar prototype
Description:
Very interesting Rolleiflex 2.8E with rare Zeiss-Opton Sonnar 2.8/80mm with special serial number 11099-V8 (the 'V' stands for 'Versuch', experiment), some parts have been removed. The Sonnar 2.8/80mm lens can otherwise be only found on the Domnick Profi 6x6 camera prototypes. Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Aug 2019 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 103) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E TLR camera with Schneider 1:2.8/80 lens, serial number of camera 1649355
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Rolleiflex 2.8 E TLR camera with Schneider 1:2.8/80 lens, serial number of camera 1649355 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 4,000 | £3,509 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35628) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E + Biotar Prototype
Description:
used body (light meter not operable) with prototype Biotar 2.8/80mm no.12099 V7 Nr.1, provenience: ex Rollei inventory Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,500 | £1,206 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14514) Title: Rolleiflex 2,8E
Description:
mint metered 2.8E with Planar 2.8/80mm no.1857663 taking lens, Heidosmat 2.8/80mm no.756721 viewing lens (clean optics, cap), diffuser, strap, everready case, Rolleigrid focusing screen (box), hood (case), Rolleinar 1 (case), Rolleikin 2,8 (case), instructions Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2011 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music & Cameras (Lot 172) Title: Rolleiflex f2.8E
Description:
With fitted exposure meter and Schneider-Kreuznach Xenotar f2.8/80mm objective lens, maker's every ready case (lacking meter cover), lens caps, shade, Rolleinar 1 and strap. Estimate: £250 - £300 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 300 | £263 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12631) Title: Rolleiflex 2,8E Attrappe
Description:
very rare non-working display model in good condition Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 460 | £404 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12630) Title: Rolleiflex 2,8E
Description:
nice, metered (meter not accurate) Rolleiflex 2.8E with Planar 2.8/80 no.2265864 taking lens, Heidosmat 2.8/80mm no.786297 viewing lens, slow speeds sticky, case, strap, Rolleikin 2.8 in case Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 400 | £317 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_16874) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8E
Description:
metered 2.8E in good working order, Planar 2.8/80mm no.2264117 taking lens, Heidosmat 2.8/80mm no.785005 viewing lens Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 900 |
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| Apr 2003 | £200 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music, Cameras & Railwayana (Lot 452) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8E camera,
Description:
Rolleiflex 2.8E camera, No. 1634174 with fitted exposure meter and Planar f2.8/80mm objective lens No. 4975397 with cap, E.R. case and Focal Rolleiflex guide. (4) Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 E worth today?
Most usable examples sell for several hundred pounds at UK auction, with a recent 2024 hammer result of £600 and older sales spanning £460 up to £4,000 for exceptional examples.
How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 E sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices have clustered in the mid-hundreds, though clean, fully working bodies and collector-grade cameras have reached into four figures.
Why do Rolleiflex 2.8 E prices vary so much?
Price is highly condition-sensitive: lens clarity, shutter accuracy, meter function and cosmetic wear each move the value significantly, which is why the saleroom range is so wide.