Rollei Rolleiflex SL 66 E
The Rolleiflex SL 66 E is a medium-format single-lens reflex camera taking 6x6cm frames on 120 roll film. It belongs to the SL66 series of professional modular SLRs introduced by Rollei, with the E variant adding through-the-lens metering to the established SL66 platform.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the SL 66 E have sat between roughly £1,600 and £1,800, with a median close to £1,700 based on the limited records available. Because these are saleroom hammer results rather than dealer retail, what a body is worth today can swing noticeably with included lens, back and finder, and condition-sensitivity means a clean, fully working example sells for appreciably more than a cosmetically tired one.
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £1,150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 342) Title: A Rollei Rolleiflex SL66E Medium Format Camera
Description:
1982-92, black, serial no. 004300001, with Rollei-HFT Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 8091618, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, G-VG, |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 1,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00342) Title: Rollei SL66 E prototype
Description:
Very interesting prototype of the Rollei SL 66 E, in almost mint condition, note the unusual removable ASA setting knob (used only with old magazines without ASA), together with magazine no.29141 (matching insert), with body cap, exactly these prototypes can be seen in C. Prochnow "Rollei Report 2" on p.551. Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 1,100 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00343) Title: Rollei SL66 E sample
Description:
Very rare sample for Rollei SL 66 E, 'Muster 2' (Sample 2) engraved as a serial number, in mint condition, note the finder hood adapted from a TLR Rolleiflex, with chrome magazine no.33523 (without insert), Planar 2.8/80mm no.8079758. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2023 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 194) Title: A Rolleiflex SL66 E 'Dummy' Display Model Medium Format Camera
Description:
with Rollei HFT Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, body/lens, E Note: This is a non-working model for shop display purposes |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 2,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36930) Title: Rolleiflex SL 66E Prototype PR 353/4
Description:
original functional prototype from Rollei factory, the camera is in many details different to the later production model, detachable ISO selection wheel, different battery compartment location etc., the camera is in very good condition (missing battery cover), it is illustrated in Claus Prochnow 'Rollei Report 2' page 26-551, with front cap Estimate: EUR 4,500 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32899) Title: Rolleiflex SL 66E 'Muster 6'
Description:
non functional sample of the SL66E with dummy Planar 2.8/80mm no.2589578 with prototype hood, magazine no.38127 Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 2,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32898) Title: Rolleiflex SL 66E Prototype PR 353/4
Description:
original functional prototype from Rollei factory, the camera is in many details different to the later production model and illustrated in Claus Prochnow 'Rollei Report 2' page 26-551 Estimate: EUR 4,500 - EUR 5,000 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 1,600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12644) Title: Rolleiflex SL66E
Description:
in almost mint condition and in good working order with Planar 2.8/80mm no.5361115, clean lenses, cap, magazine no. 901370008, spare magazine no.901370005, hood, instruction book Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex SL 66 E worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer results for the SL 66 E sit around £1,600 to £1,800, so a complete working body with a standard lens typically sells for a price in that bracket.
How much does a Rolleiflex SL 66 E sell for at auction?
Recent saleroom data shows the value clustered near £1,700 at the hammer, with condition, included lens and back, and meter accuracy driving where an individual example lands in the range.
Is the SL 66 E the metered version of the SL66?
Yes, the E designation in this series denotes the body with built-in TTL exposure metering added to the SL66 platform.