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Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E - Camera

Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E - Camera

120 manual focus TLR camera released by Rollei manufactured from 1956 to 1959. Similar to the 2.8D. However, this version was sold with an optional non-coupled selenium cell light meter. The ISO dial is located within the focus knob. Can be used with 35mm film with the Rolleikin (has a 36-frame counter). Metal body available in black.

  • Taking lens: Carl Zeiss 80mm f2.8 Planar or Schneider-Kreuznach 80mm f2.8 Xenotar
  • Finder lens: Carl Zeiss or Schneider-Kreuznach 80mm f2.8 Heidosmat
  • Minimum focus distance: 1m
  • Shutter: Deckel Synchro Comper MXV, 1s - 1/500s +B
  • ISO range: 8 - 800
  • Size: 144 x 105 x 100mm
  • Weight: 1214g
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TLR

Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) cameras are defined by having two lenses. One lens is used for taking images and the other is for viewing, focusing, and framing your photos. The lenses are synchronized and the same focal length to allow for proper framing and focusing.

Normally, the viewing lens redirects light upwards towards a waist level viewfinder and the lower lens exposes the film using a built-in leaf shutter. Because of the way this system works the image in the viewfinder is flipped horizontally, which can take some time to get used to. There are also slight differences in framing between the two lenses that can affect images at close focusing distances.

Most TLRs take 6x6cm images on 120 medium format roll film, although some could also use now-discontinued 220 film. Many companies made TLRs, including Yashica, Minolta, and Zeiss Ikon. The most famous TLR brand, though, is Rollei.

The Rolleicord and Rolleiflex cameras are the definitive TLR designs, with all others taking major inspiration from them. These cameras pair world-class build quality with legendary Carl Zeiss & Schneider-Kreuznach lenses to make an excellent, if expensive, camera.

TLRs are iconic ”old school” cameras, used as the primary camera of journalists and documentary photographers for decades before 35mm SLRs took over. Most people will recognize a TLR as an ”old camera” and many will be intrigued by its strange (by today’s standards) two-lens design.

DHW Fototechnik is still making Rolleiflex TLRs today in Germany.

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Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E - Camera Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
27 Feb 2024 T62746 € 1,937.11 Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E - Camera Image
03 Oct 2023 T38663 € 1,799.00 Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E - Camera Image
20 Sep 2023 T42184 € 1,835.88 Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E - Camera Image
27 Jul 2022 T10363 € 2,299.00 Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8E - Camera Image