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Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 F Aurum

The Rolleiflex 2.8 F Aurum is a gold-finished special edition of Rollei's 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex, built around the 2.8 F platform and using 120 roll film. It was positioned as a collector-oriented commemorative variant rather than a general production model, which shapes how it is priced and valued today.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 2.8 F Aurum have ranged from roughly £1,400 to £3,200, with a median around £1,800 across the sales on record. The most recent result in 2024 reached £3,000, and in today's market clean, complete examples with original presentation case and accessories sell for noticeably more than plain bodies — condition of the gold plating and leatherette trim is the single biggest swing factor.

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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: November 2024

Date Price Source
Nov 2024 £3,000 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 USD 4,400 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2022 EUR 3,800 Leitz Auction
Apr 2022 £1,225 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 EUR 3,600 Leitz Auction
Jun 2021 EUR 3,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2020 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2020 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2019 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2019 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2019 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 3,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 3,200 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 2,800 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 3,200 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 5,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 2,210 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 1,801 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 1,650 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 £1,434 Christie's
Nov 2004 EUR 1,719 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £1,912 Christie's
May 2003 EUR 1,979 Leitz Auction
May 2002 £881 Christie's
Nov 2001 £822 Christie's
Nov 2001 £998 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 F Aurum worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £1,400–£3,200 range, with a median around £1,800; the latest 2024 sale on record reached £3,000.

How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 F Aurum sell for at auction?

Typical saleroom results fall between about £1,600 and £3,000 depending on cosmetic condition and completeness, with presentation-case sets at the top of that band.

What affects the value of a 2.8 F Aurum most?

Condition of the gold plating, optical condition of both lenses, mechanical accuracy of the shutter, and whether the original case and accessories are present are the main drivers of price.

Is the Aurum priced differently from a standard Rolleiflex 2.8 F?

Yes — as a gold-finished special edition it trades as a collector piece, and hammer prices reflect its commemorative status rather than purely its function as a working TLR.

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