Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E2
The Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera taking 6x6cm frames on 120 roll film, produced by Franke & Heidecke of Germany and introduced in the late 1950s. It sits within the 2.8 E family of professional Rolleiflex TLRs, fitted with an f/2.8 taking lens and an uncoupled selenium meter housed above the viewing lens.
UK auction activity on the 2.8 E2 is thin, so price discovery is limited; the most recent hammer result we have on record is £504 in August 2024 at Chiswick Auctions. That figure reflects a wholesale saleroom level rather than a dealer retail price, and in today's market values for these TLRs are highly condition-sensitive — what a 2.8 E2 is worth swings considerably with shutter accuracy, lens clarity and the state of the focusing screen, so a tired example will sell for well below a clean, working one.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 80mm f/2.8 | — | — | 3 | £400 – £1,558 |
| Planar | — | — | 1 | £380 – £380 |
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.
Based on 19 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 5 September 2026. Most recent sale: July 2026.
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| Jul 2026 | £710 | £710 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 Model K7E2 Twin Lens Film Camera Working w/ Carl Zeiss Lens
Description:
W/ Carl Zeiss Jena Planar 80mm F/2.8 Lens. We do NOT test with film. West Yorkshire. May not include all the original accessories / booklets. {{tab4title}}. {{tab3title}}. {{tab2title}}. Quantity 1. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £710 | £710 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 Model K7E2 Twin Lens Film Camera w/ Original Lens Cap
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 Model K7E2 Twin Lens Film Camera w/ Original Lens Cap at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: St. Albans, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | EUR 1,800 | £1,558 | 🇪🇺 eBay | 80mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 with Zeiss Planar 2.8 80mm. A dream. Rare!
Description:
Der optische Zustand ist wirklich Top. Die Linsen sind sauber, der Belichtungsmesser schlägt aus. Der Verschluss ist verharzt, dadurch sind die Verschlusszeiten ungenau, der Verschluss müsste also vor dem Einsatz ausgewaschen und neu gefettet werden. Mit Original-Ledertasche, Trageriemen und Anleitung, der Deckel bei der Verpackung ist von einer Rolleicord - Box. Seriennummer: 2352806. Location: Rietberg, Germany |
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| May 2026 | USD 670 | £497 | 🇺🇸 eBay | 80mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 with Zeiss Planar 80mm f 2.8
Description:
Focusing hood does not close all the way down. there is a light dent at the rear door. lens glasses are clean without visible cleaning marks, the planar lens shows a light glass separation on the right side hard to see, probably it does not affect the image quality. Location: the great southwest, United States |
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| Jan 2025 | USD 1,500 | £1,216 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: 2025 Auction Results (Lot 68) Title: Rolleiflex 2,8 E2
Description:
Rolleiflex 2,8 E2 |
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| Aug 2024 | £504 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | 80mm f/2.8 | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 234) Title: A Metered Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
A Metered Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 Medium Format TLR Camera Serial No: 2355811 Body: VG Shutter: working Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8 Xenotar ... read more |
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| Mar 2023 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Planar | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 258) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, some peel to leatherette, cleaning marks to focussing screen, with Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, optics G-VG, some light cleaning (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 1,400 | £1,040 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 45) Title: Rolleiflex 2,8 E-2 Nr. 2353493
Description:
Rolleiflex 2,8 E-2 Nr. 2353493 |
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| Nov 2020 | £682 | £550 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 402) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E2 TLR Camera
Description:
1959, black, serial no. 2351626, with Schneider Xenotar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 5589902, body, VG, shutter working, lens, G, some light marks, |
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| Oct 2019 | £336 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 362) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera
Description:
1959-60, black, serial no. 2355969, with Schneider Xenotar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 6440550, body, VG, shutter fires but iris dose not open, lens, |
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| Nov 2016 | £620 | £620 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 291) Title: A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera, black, serial no. 2354711, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 2550963, body, VG, shutter working, slow speeds sticking, lens, VG, some light internal haze, with maker's case Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Aug 2016 | £400 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Express Camera, Music & Entertainment Auction Thursday 18th August 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 28) Title: A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, in maker's case Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Aug 2016 | £380 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Express Camera, Music & Entertainment Auction Thursday 18th August 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 27) Title: A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera, with Schneider Xenotar f/2.8 80mm lens, in maker's case Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jul 2016 | £280 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Including The Mike Simkin Magic Lantern Collection Thursday 7th July 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 667) Title: A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera, black, serial no. 2355806, with Schneider Xenotar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 6440147, body, VG, shutter working, lens, G-VG, two very small patches of fungus to middle group and light cleaning marks to front element, in maker's case Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Feb 2016 | £240 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 254) Title: A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera
Description:
A Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 TLR Camera, black, serial no. 2356017, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 2385205, body, G-VG, shutter working, slow speeds sticking, lens, VG, some light internal haze, in maker's case Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 900 | £724 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14515) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E2
Description:
near mint with Planar 2.8/80mm no.2550415 taking lens, Heidosmat 2.8/80mm no.800751 viewing lens (clean lenses, cap) everready case, strap, hood, prism finder (case), spare focusing screen (maker's box), Rolleinar 1-3 (in cases), 4 filters (orange, UV, Pol, grey, all in cases) Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 850 | £746 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12632) Title: Rolleiflex 2,8 E2
Description:
almost mint metered 2.8 E2 with Planar 2.8/80mm no.2385678 taking lens, Heidosmat 2.8/80mm no.800377 viewing lens (clean lenses), cap, diffuser, everready case, strap, instruction book, hood,cable release and 5 filters in original matching keepers Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jul 2000 | £317 | £270 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 219) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8E2 no. 2354237
Description:
Rolleiflex 2.8E2 no. 2354237 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jan 1998 | £322 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 376) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 no. 2350365
Description:
Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 no. 2350365 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data we have, a 2.8 E2 sold for £504 hammer in 2024, but with only one recorded sale the value of any individual example will depend heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 E2 sell for at UK auction?
The single recent hammer price on file is £504, which is a wholesale saleroom figure and excludes buyer's premium; retail prices from specialist dealers are typically higher.
Is the 2.8 E2 a good user camera?
It is a 6x6 medium-format TLR with an f/2.8 taking lens, so it remains usable for film photography provided the shutter and lens have been checked, though the built-in selenium meter is often unreliable after several decades.