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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.

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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: June 2025

Date Price Source
Jun 2025 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 £620 Flints Auctions
Jun 2007 £720 Christie's
May 2005 £168 Christie's
Aug 2000 £376 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £620 and £1,300, so a tidy, working example is generally worth somewhere in that range depending on cosmetics and shutter health.

How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 sell for at auction?

Two tracked UK sales saw the model sell for £620 in 2020 and £1,300 in 2025, indicating a wide price spread driven by condition and completeness.

What affects the value and price of a Rolleiflex 2.8 E3?

Lens clarity, accurate shutter speeds, a functioning meter and original accessories such as the case and caps are the main factors that lift the value of a 2.8 E3 above the lower end of the market.

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