Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5 E2
The Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 is a German-made 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera from the late 1950s, sitting in the Rolleiflex E series between the original 3.5 E and the later 3.5 F. It was positioned as a professional-grade roll-film TLR when new, fitted with a fixed taking lens of f/3.5 maximum aperture.
Sales evidence for the 3.5 E2 is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £248 from 2020 is the only data point available, so any sense of what the camera is worth today rests on that lone figure rather than a true range. Prices at saleroom level are highly condition-sensitive, and clean, fully working examples with a clear taking-lens generally sell for more than tired bodies, but a meaningful current median or price band cannot be quoted from this dataset alone.
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 2020
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| Nov 2020 | £248 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 407) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5E2 TLR Camera
Description:
1961, black, serial no. 2480857, with Schneider Xenotar f/3.5 75mm lens, serial no. 6934025, body, G, shutter working, lens, G, some cleaning marks |
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| Nov 2020 | £372 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 406) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5E2 TLR Camera
Description:
1961, black, serial no. 2480423, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/3.5 75mm lens, serial no. 3182471, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some light fungus |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 sold for £248 at UK auction in 2020; with only one hammer result on file, that figure is the best guide to value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction sale hammered at £248, so comparable clean examples can reasonably be expected around that level, with condition and lens clarity the main swing factors on price.
Is the Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 a good buy at this price?
For a working 6x6 TLR with an f/3.5 lens from a recognised maker, prices in the £200s represent fair value provided the shutter and optics check out, since repair costs can quickly exceed the purchase price.