Rollei Rolleiflex SL 26 SLR Camera
The Rolleiflex SL 26 is a 126 cartridge-format SLR introduced by Rollei in the late 1960s. It was aimed at amateur photographers who wanted SLR handling and interchangeable lenses without the loading complexity of 35mm, positioning it as a step up from simpler Instamatic-style cameras of the era.
With only a single recent UK auction record to anchor pricing, today's value sits around £88 at saleroom level — a hammer figure from a 2023 sale that excludes commission. Buyers should treat that as one wholesale data point rather than a settled market price, and clean, working examples with original lenses can sell for noticeably more than rough bodies.
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: March 2026
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| Mar 2026 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 86) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 26 SLR 126 Format Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter works, with a Tessar f/2.8 40mm lens, with case. |
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| Mar 2023 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 409) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex SL 26 SLR Camera and Lenses
Description:
black, made in Germany, 1968-73, for 126 cartridge film, serial no.3507268, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 40mm lens, serial no.4558542, shutter |
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| Nov -0001 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 805) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex SL26 SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working, together with a Tessar f/2.8 40mm lens, optics VG, also with a Pro-Tessar f/3.2 28mm lens, optics G-VG, also with (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex SL 26 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, a Rolleiflex SL 26 is worth around £88 at hammer, though condition and completeness of accessories will move that figure either way.
How much does a Rolleiflex SL 26 sell for at UK auction?
The most recent recorded UK auction price was £88 in 2023; with only one data point, that is the best current reference for what the camera sells for at saleroom level.
Is the Rolleiflex SL 26 still usable?
It uses 126 cartridge film, which is no longer manufactured, so practical use today depends on respooling film into old cartridges — most buyers acquire it as a collector or display piece.