Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E3
The Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera taking 6x6cm frames on 120 roll film. It sits within the post-war Rolleiflex 2.8 line introduced in the 1950s, positioned as a professional-grade TLR when new.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the 2.8 E3 have ranged from around £620 to £1,300, with only a small number of recorded sales bracketing that span. As of 2026, what a clean example sells for is heavily condition-driven: working shutters, clear taking lens glass, and an intact meter all push value toward the upper end of that range, while cosmetically tired bodies tend to settle nearer the lower figure.
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.
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01998) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E3
Description:
Quite uncommon Rolleiflex 2.8E3 (only slightly over 2000 examples made, compared to 80.000 for the 2.8F!). In beautiful, near-mint condition and working order, meter reacting to the light (accuracy not tested), with leather case. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2020 | £620 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 403) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E3 TLR Camera
Description:
1964, black, serial no. 2361617, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 3834824, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some light |
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