Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5 E
TLR
The Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5 E typically sells for £290 (median of 21 recorded sales, 2013–2026; fair evidence).
median of 21 sales, 2013–2026
last 3 years: £270 (15 sales)
Middle half of sales: £180–£363
Over time
Every sale since 2013; no trend line.
Latest sales All 21 →
What it is
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Generated summary, 21 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.
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Questions
Does the lens variant affect the price?
Both the Zeiss Planar and Schneider Xenotar versions trade in similar territory at auction, with condition and working order typically making a larger difference to value than the lens choice.
Is the Rolleiflex 3.5 E a good buy at current prices?
For a medium-format TLR with a 75mm f/3.5 lens, current hammer prices are reasonable, but budget for a CLA (clean, lubricate, adjust) on top if buying an untested example.
Facts
- Maker
- Rollei
- Type
- TLR
- Sales in the typical price
- 21
- First sale
- 30 Jul 2013
- Latest sale
- 12 Aug 2026
- Median
- £290
- Middle half
- £180–£363
- Evidence
- Fair
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5 E: typical sale price £290, the median of 21 recorded sales, 2013–2026, middle half £180–£363 (Fair, method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/r/rollei/rolleiflex-3-5-e/