Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E | Twin lens reflex camera (TLR)

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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

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Rollei Rolleiflex 2.8 E, a 6x6cm Rollei TLR for 120 roll film, with Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 taking lens, Heidosmat viewing lens, Synchro-Compur shutter, built‑in selenium light meter, serial 1655994, dated ca. 1956–1959, in very good cosmetic condition and tested and working, supplied with the original leather case.

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Rolleiflex 2.8 E — Franke & Heidecke, Braunschweig, ca. 1956-1959. Serial No. 1655994. One of the most desirable classic 6x6 TLRs, fitted with the coveted fast Carl Zeiss Planar.

- Taking lens: Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm (No. 787645) — the prized fast Planar, far more desirable than the Xenar variant
- Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:2.8 f=80mm
- Shutter: Synchro-Compur (B, 1-1/500s) — tested and working at all speeds including 1 s by the previous owner
- Built-in selenium light meter: tested and working (needle responds)
- Format: 6x6 cm on 120 roll film

Provenance: private collection of an experienced photographer.

Condition: cosmetically very good for its age — glossy chrome and clean black body. Taking Planar clear (no fungus or haze). Comes complete with the original ever-ready leather case and Bay III lens caps. Buyer welcome to request additional photos.

- Material: metal body with leatherette covering, chrome trim
- Colour: black
- Approx. weight (camera body): ~1.3 kg
- Approx. dimensions: ~11 x 11 x 14 cm

Rolleiflex 2.8 E — Franke & Heidecke, Braunschweig, ca. 1956-1959. Serial No. 1655994. One of the most desirable classic 6x6 TLRs, fitted with the coveted fast Carl Zeiss Planar.

- Taking lens: Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm (No. 787645) — the prized fast Planar, far more desirable than the Xenar variant
- Viewing lens: Heidosmat 1:2.8 f=80mm
- Shutter: Synchro-Compur (B, 1-1/500s) — tested and working at all speeds including 1 s by the previous owner
- Built-in selenium light meter: tested and working (needle responds)
- Format: 6x6 cm on 120 roll film

Provenance: private collection of an experienced photographer.

Condition: cosmetically very good for its age — glossy chrome and clean black body. Taking Planar clear (no fungus or haze). Comes complete with the original ever-ready leather case and Bay III lens caps. Buyer welcome to request additional photos.

- Material: metal body with leatherette covering, chrome trim
- Colour: black
- Approx. weight (camera body): ~1.3 kg
- Approx. dimensions: ~11 x 11 x 14 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Rollei
Model/type nr
Rolleiflex 2.8 E |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
120 / 220
Serial number
1655994
Estimated period
1950-1960
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