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Rollei Rolleiflex

The Rolleiflex is a medium-format twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera line introduced by the German maker Franke & Heidecke in 1929 and produced over many decades under the Rollei name. It shoots 120 roll film in the 6×6cm square format and was positioned as a professional and serious-amateur camera, with different Rolleiflex variants spanning a wide spread of price points and specifications.

UK auction-hammer results for generic "Rolleiflex" lots in our dataset run from £143 to £420, with a median around £190 — these are wholesale saleroom prices, excluding buyer's and seller's commission. The records here date mostly from the 2000s and early 2010s, so what a Rolleiflex is worth today depends heavily on which specific variant, taking lens (Tessar, Xenar, Planar, Xenotar) and condition the lot carries; clean, working examples with Planar or Xenotar taking lenses typically sell for considerably more than entry-level variants. Because the Rolleiflex designation covers many sub-models, any given listing's value and the price it sells for in 2026 should be cross-checked against the specific model number.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
4.5x6 Prototype — — 1 £65,000 – £65,000
9x12 Prototype — — 1 £13,000 – £13,000
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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: May 2025

Date Price Source Variant
May 2025 £190 🇬🇧 David Duggleby —
Jan 2025 £50 🇬🇧 Cullens of Surrey —
Jun 2024 £130 🇬🇧 David Duggleby —
Apr 2024 £81 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2023 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Sep 2023 £212 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Feb 2022 £150 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2021 £81 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2020 £105 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Mar 2014 EUR 65,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 4.5x6 Prototype
Nov 2013 EUR 13,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction 9x12 Prototype
May 2012 EUR 420 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2008 EUR 375 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jun 2007 £156 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2005 £144 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2004 £191 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2004 £119 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2004 £215 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2004 £59 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2004 £119 🇬🇧 Christie's —
May 2004 £143 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2003 £58 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Mar 2003 £176 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jul 2002 £164 🇬🇧 Christie's —
May 2002 £82 🇬🇧 Christie's —
May 2002 £58 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Feb 2002 £223 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2001 £223 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2001 £164 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2001 £82 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2001 £258 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Mar 2001 £164 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jan 2001 £376 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Aug 2000 £188 🇬🇧 Christie's —
May 2000 £111 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Oct 1999 £207 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jul 1998 £115 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Mar 1998 £253 🇬🇧 Christie's —

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex worth at UK auction?

In our sales history, Rolleiflex lots have sold for hammer prices between roughly £140 and £420, with a median near £190, though the specific variant and taking lens drive much of the variation.

How much does a Rolleiflex sell for today compared with older data?

The sales records here span 2001 to 2012, so the current 2026 price for a given Rolleiflex can differ; use the historical range as a floor reference and confirm against the exact model designation.

Why do Rolleiflex prices vary so much?

The Rolleiflex line covers many variants produced over decades, so the value of a particular body depends on which sub-model it is, whether the taking lens is a Tessar/Xenar or the higher-spec Planar/Xenotar, and its cosmetic and mechanical condition.

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