Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E3
The Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera taking 6x6cm frames on 120 roll film. It sits within the post-war Rolleiflex 2.8 line introduced in the 1950s, positioned as a professional-grade TLR when new.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the 2.8 E3 have ranged from around £620 to £1,300, with only a small number of recorded sales bracketing that span. As of 2026, what a clean example sells for is heavily condition-driven: working shutters, clear taking lens glass, and an intact meter all push value toward the upper end of that range, while cosmetically tired bodies tend to settle nearer the lower figure.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Muster | — | — | 1 | £8,000 – £8,000 |
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: June 2025
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 1,300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01998) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E3
Description:
Quite uncommon Rolleiflex 2.8E3 (only slightly over 2000 examples made, compared to 80.000 for the 2.8F!). In beautiful, near-mint condition and working order, meter reacting to the light (accuracy not tested), with leather case. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2020 | £620 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 403) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E3 TLR Camera
Description:
1964, black, serial no. 2361617, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no. 3834824, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some light |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 8,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Muster | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29152) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 'Muster'
Description:
sample camera with two interchangeable prototype magnifying finders, body engraved 'Muster 2,8 E3 on top', Planar 2.8/80mm no.4876145 Estimate: EUR 15,000 - EUR 18,000 |
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| Jun 2007 | £720 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 332) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 no. 2360840
Description:
Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 no. 2360840 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 2005 | £168 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 228) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 no. 2361471
Description:
Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 no. 2361471 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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| Aug 2000 | £376 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 278) Title: Rolleiflex 2.8E3 no. 2361953
Description:
Rolleiflex 2.8E3 no. 2361953 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £620 and £1,300, so a tidy, working example is generally worth somewhere in that range depending on cosmetics and shutter health.
How much does a Rolleiflex 2.8 E3 sell for at auction?
Two tracked UK sales saw the model sell for £620 in 2020 and £1,300 in 2025, indicating a wide price spread driven by condition and completeness.
What affects the value and price of a Rolleiflex 2.8 E3?
Lens clarity, accurate shutter speeds, a functioning meter and original accessories such as the case and caps are the main factors that lift the value of a 2.8 E3 above the lower end of the market.