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Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E

The Rolleiflex 2.8E is a twin-lens reflex medium format camera using 120 roll film to produce 6x6cm square negatives. Introduced in 1956, it sat in the upper tier of Rollei's TLR range, fitted with an f/2.8 taking lens and aimed at professional and advanced amateur photographers.

At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Rolleiflex 2.8E have ranged from around £210 to £650, with a median near £550 — these are saleroom wholesale levels rather than dealer retail. Condition is the dominant factor in what a 2.8E sells for today: clean, fully working bodies with bright focusing screens and clear taking lenses sit at the upper end of that band in 2026, while examples with haze, slow shutters or cosmetic wear trade well below.

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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 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £500 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £362 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £438 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £420 Special Auction Services
Sep 2025 £325 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £212 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £650 Special Auction Services
Nov 2020 £682 Flints Auctions
Nov 2019 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2019 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Apr 2019 £276 Flints Auctions
Apr 2018 £348 Flints Auctions
Apr 2018 £264 Flints Auctions
May 2011 EUR 460 Leitz Auction
Nov 2002 £411 Christie's
Aug 1998 £529 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 2.8E worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Rolleiflex 2.8E is worth roughly £210 to £650, with typical clean working examples selling for around £550.

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

Recorded UK hammer prices sit between about £210 and £650, so the value on any given sale depends heavily on cosmetic condition, lens clarity and shutter accuracy.

What affects the price of a Rolleiflex 2.8E most?

Optical condition of the taking lens and the accuracy of the slow shutter speeds have the biggest impact on price, followed by the brightness of the focusing screen and overall cosmetic wear.

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