Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5 C
The Rolleiflex 3.5 C is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera producing 6x6cm negatives on 120 roll film. It sits within Rollei's long-running post-war TLR line, positioned between the budget Rolleicord and the top-tier 2.8 models when sold new.
Hammer prices for the Rolleiflex 3.5 C at recent UK auction have ranged from £470 to £750, with a midpoint near £610 based on the limited sales on file. As of today in 2026, what a 3.5 C is worth at saleroom level depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and whether the meter (where fitted) is still responsive — clean, fully working examples sit at the upper end of that range.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| Dummy | — | — | 2 | £150 – £400 |
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: July 2025
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| Jul 2025 | £175 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 177) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5C Medium Format Camera
Description:
black & chrome, body F, shutter working, light meter responds to light in low & hi-range, not checked for accuracy, with Carl Zeiss Planar 75mm f/3.5 (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2024 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1875) Title: Rolleiflex 3.5C K4C TLR camera, serial number 1776301, with Zeiss Planar 1:3.5 f=7.5cm lens, with
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Rolleiflex 3.5C K4C TLR camera, serial number 1776301, with Zeiss Planar 1:3.5 f=7.5cm lens, with |
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| Nov 2023 | £240 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Maritime, Scientific Instruments & Cameras (Lot 3011) Title: Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5C camera body, serial no 1775847, with 'Planar 1.35 f-75mm' lens seri...
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Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5C camera body, serial no 1775847, with 'Planar 1.35 f-75mm' lens seri... |
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| Nov 2021 | £471 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 255) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5C TLR Camera
Description:
1956-59, black, serial no. 1751814, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/3.5 75mm lens, serial no. 1761821, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some very light |
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| Nov 2021 | £471 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 257) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5C TLR Camera
Description:
1956-59, black, serial no. 1782777, with Schneider Xenotar f/3.5 75mm lens, black, serial no. 5335929, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, in |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 750 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38111) Title: Rolleiflex 3.5C Xenotar
Description:
second version Rolleiflex 3.5C in near mint condition and good working order, with Xenotar 3.5/75mm no.4980151, leather case and strap Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Dummy | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35927) Title: Rolleiflex 3,5 C Dummy
Description:
dummy display model engraved with special serial number 0123210, with dummy taking and viewing lens (both with the same special serial number 3210123), the early Rolleiflex display models are very rare and collectible Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 420 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18562) Title: Rolleiflex 3.5C
Description:
3.5C in mint and perfect working condition with Planar 3.5/75mm no.1782091, clean finder and shutter, working meter, original case and strap Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Dummy | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17553) Title: Rolleiflex 3.5C
Description:
late 3.5C with Planar 3.5/75mm no.1786628, without meter, in good working order Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 350 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 770 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26883) Title: Rolleiflex 3.5C Planar
Description:
6x6cm, in near mint condition, with exposure meter (inoperable), Planar 3.5/75mm no.1772542, cap, case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 425 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25115) Title: Rolleiflex 3.5C
Description:
top condition with Planar 3.5/75mm no.1756970, metered Estimate: EUR 550 - EUR 650 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 3.5 C worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Rolleiflex 3.5 C sells for roughly £470 to £750, with condition and working order driving where a given example lands in that range.
How much does a Rolleiflex 3.5 C sell for at UK auction?
Recent hammer prices sit between £470 and £750, giving a midpoint value near £610 before buyer's premium is added.
What affects the price of a Rolleiflex 3.5 C?
Shutter accuracy, lens clarity, cosmetic condition and the presence of original accessories are the main factors; a smooth-running body with a clean taking lens commands a clear premium.