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Rollei Rolleiflex T grey

The Rolleiflex T is a 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera introduced by Franke & Heidecke in 1958, using 120 roll film. It was positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the Rolleiflex 3.5F and 2.8F, fitted with a Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens. The grey version, with its light-coloured leatherette covering, was the earlier finish offered before the model was later produced in black.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the grey Rolleiflex T have typically ranged from about £130 to £430, with most clean, working examples selling for around £300–£330 in 2025 and into 2026. As of today, condition is the main driver of what a grey T is worth: scruffy bodies with haze or sticky shutters sell for the lower end, while cosmetically strong examples with a clean Tessar and accurate shutter fetch the upper end of that range. A single 2012 result at £1,500 sits well above current levels and is not representative of what the camera sells for now.

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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: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £300 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £328 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £130 Tennants Auctioneers
Jan 2025 £428 Chiswick Auctions
Apr 2024 £125 Flints Auctions
Nov 2012 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 260 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 280 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 479 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex T grey worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a grey Rolleiflex T is worth roughly £130 to £430, with typical working examples selling for around £300–£330.

How much does a Rolleiflex T grey sell for at UK auction?

Recent saleroom prices sit in the £130–£430 range, with the lower figures reflecting cosmetically tired or mechanically uncertain bodies and the higher figures clean, functional examples.

Is the grey Rolleiflex T more valuable than the black version?

The grey finish is the earlier variant and is often sought after for its appearance, but current auction value is driven primarily by condition of the Tessar lens, shutter accuracy and originality of the leatherette rather than colour alone.

Why does the price of a Rolleiflex T vary so much?

Price depends heavily on lens clarity, shutter function and cosmetics; a hazy Tessar or sluggish shutter can halve the value, while a serviced example with clean glass commands the top of the range.

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