Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 F Edition 1984 Platinum
The Rolleiflex 2.8 F Edition 1984 Platinum is a limited commemorative version of the Rolleiflex 2.8 F twin-lens reflex, a 6x6 medium format film camera. Issued in 1984 as a collector's edition finished in platinum-plated trim, it was positioned from new as a presentation-grade variant aimed at collectors rather than working photographers.
At UK auction today, hammer prices for this edition have spanned roughly £2,600 to £6,500, with a median around £5,500 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. The most recent result, in November 2024, sells for £6,500, and values for this platinum edition have trended upward over the past two decades, showing how condition, completeness of presentation packaging, and originality drive what collectors are willing to pay.
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
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| Nov 2024 | £6,500 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 260) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition TLR Medium Format Camera
Description:
1984, black, serial no. 2985146, with Carl Zeiss HFT Planar f/2.8 80mm, serial no. 6887105, body, E, shutter working, elements, E, complete with |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 5,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37577) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition
Description:
rare special edition - only 500 examples produced after the 'F' series was discontinued, body no.2985370 in new condition (light meter not working), with black special leather covering, with Carl Zeiss (!) made Planar 2.8/80mm no.6886832 taking lens, Carl Zeiss Triotar no.6990775 viewing lens, in dark wooden box with pink lining, with papers, maker's box and outer box Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 6,500 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 5,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36737) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition
Description:
rare special edition - only 500 examples produced after the 'F' series was discontinued, in like new condition with black special leather covering, in dark wooden box with red lining, with papers and maker's box Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 5,500 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12637) Title: Rolleiflex 2,8F Platin Edition
Description:
like new and complete with all papers in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 2,604 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24163) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8F Platinum
Description:
Platinum edition (special number 173/500), with all documents, maker's boxes, unused, new condition Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,800 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 3,958 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23839) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition
Description:
new, complete with all papers in maker's box Estimate: EUR 178 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 F Edition 1984 Platinum worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between about £2,600 and £6,500, with clean, complete examples recently selling for £6,500.
How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 F Edition 1984 Platinum sell for at auction?
Across the tracked sales the price range is roughly £2,600 to £6,500, and the most recent hammer price was £6,500 in November 2024.
Why is this edition more valuable than a standard Rolleiflex 2.8 F?
It was issued as a limited 1984 commemorative edition with platinum-plated trim and presentation packaging, so collector demand — rather than working-camera utility — sets the price.
Does condition affect the price significantly?
Yes, because these cameras trade as collectibles, unmarked plating and the presence of the original case and papers have an outsized effect on what a buyer will pay.