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Rollei Rolleiflex Standard (China)

The Rolleiflex Standard is a 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera produced by Franke & Heidecke of Germany. The "China" designation refers to a specific export or market variant of the Standard line within the broader Rolleiflex TLR family introduced in the 1930s.

Documented UK auction hammer results for this specific variant are limited, with recorded sales between £360 and £400 and a median around £380 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. As of 2026, what a Rolleiflex Standard (China) is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy, and lens clarity, and the thin sample size means individual results can vary widely from this range.

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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: February 2022

Date Price Source
Feb 2022 £42 Harper Field Auctions
Nov 2021 EUR 450 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 460 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 360 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 160 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 100 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex Standard (China) worth at UK auction?

Recorded hammer prices sit in the £360–£400 range, though with only a small number of tracked sales the value of any individual example depends strongly on condition and completeness.

How much does a Rolleiflex Standard (China) sell for today?

Recent saleroom results price clean working examples around the £360–£400 hammer level, before auction commissions are applied.

What should I check before buying one?

Confirm that the shutter fires accurately at all speeds, that both lenses are clear of haze and fungus, and that film transport and focus coupling operate smoothly, as service on these mechanisms is the main cost driver.

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