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Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5 F

The Rolleiflex 3.5 F is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) medium-format camera made by Franke & Heidecke in Germany, introduced in 1958 and shooting 6×6cm frames on 120 roll film. It sat at the top of Rollei's professional TLR range when new, fitted with a 75mm f/3.5 taking lens and a built-in selenium light meter.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rolleiflex 3.5 F have spanned roughly £290–£800, with a mid-point around £610 across the last few years. The spread is wide because condition, cosmetics and meter function drive what a body sells for — clean, working examples sit toward the top of that range, while tired bodies with hazy lenses or dead meters drag the lower end. As of 2026 the model remains one of the more consistently traded Rollei TLRs, and its value holds up well when the Planar or Xenotar taking lens is clear and the shutter speeds are accurate.

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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: August 2025

Date Price Source
Aug 2025 £475 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 £750 Flints Auctions
Oct 2023 £320 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £625 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £1,000 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £288 Flints Auctions
Apr 2018 £456 Flints Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 800 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 3.5 F worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results put the Rolleiflex 3.5 F in the region of £290–£800, with typical working examples landing around the £600 mark.

How much does a Rolleiflex 3.5 F sell for at auction?

It sells for anywhere from under £300 for a cosmetically tired body up to around £800 for a clean, fully functional example, with most recent sales clustering in the middle of that range.

Does the dead selenium meter affect the price?

Yes — a non-working meter is a common fault and tends to push the value toward the lower end of the range, though it does not stop the camera being usable with a handheld or phone meter.

Is the Planar or Xenotar version more valuable?

Both lenses are highly regarded and the sales data does not show a reliable premium for one over the other; overall condition and shutter accuracy matter more to price than which of the two lenses is fitted.

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