TLR Camera Guide

A comprehensive guide to 48 twin-lens reflex cameras spanning 1928 to 1986. Explore specs, history, current market prices, manuals, and sample photos for every major TLR from Rolleiflex, Yashica, Mamiya, and Minolta.

Whether you're buying your first medium format camera or researching a specific model, this guide covers every TLR from the affordable Yashica-A to the legendary Rolleiflex 2.8F.

Rollei TLR Cameras

Rolleiflex Original (6x6)

1929–1932 $400–$700 avg

Rolleicord I (Art Deco)

1933–1936 $120–$200 avg

Rolleicord II

1936–1950 $80–$140 avg

Rolleiflex Automat

1937–1949 $200–$350 avg

Rolleicord III

1950–1953 $120–$200 avg

Rolleicord IV

1953–1954 $140–$220 avg

Rolleiflex 2.8C

1953–1955 $550–$850 avg

Rolleicord V

1954–1957 $175–$275 avg

Rolleiflex 2.8D

1955–1956 $600–$900 avg

Rolleiflex 2.8E

1956–1959 $700–$1000 avg

Rolleiflex 3.5E

1956–1959 $600–$850 avg

Rolleicord Va

1957–1961 $200–$300 avg

Rolleiflex 3.5F

1958–1981 $800–$1100 avg

Rolleiflex T

1958–1976 $350–$500 avg

Tele-Rolleiflex

1959–1974 $2500–$3500 avg

Rolleiflex 2.8F

1960–1981 $1000–$1400 avg

Wide-Rolleiflex (Rolleiwide)

1961–1967 $5000–$7000 avg

Rolleicord Vb

1962–1977 $240–$360 avg

Yashica TLR Cameras

Yashicaflex (various)

1953–1957 $50–$90 avg

Yashica-A

1956–1969 $50–$80 avg

Yashica-C

1956–1958 $60–$100 avg

Yashica-Mat

1957–1973 $80–$120 avg

Yashica 635

1958–1971 $80–$120 avg

Yashica-D

1958–1972 $60–$100 avg

Yashica Mat-LM

1958–1962 $80–$130 avg

Yashica Mat-EM

1964–1967 $90–$140 avg

Yashica-24

1965–1968 $70–$110 avg

Yashica-12

1967–1968 $90–$140 avg

Yashica Mat-124

1968–1970 $120–$160 avg

Yashica Mat-124G

1970–1986 $160–$200 avg

Mamiya TLR Cameras

Mamiyaflex C Professional

1956–1958 $100–$160 avg

Mamiyaflex C2

1958–1962 $110–$180 avg

Mamiya C3 Professional

1962–1965 $130–$200 avg

Mamiya C33 Professional

1965–1969 $180–$280 avg

Mamiya C22 Professional

1966–1968 $150–$240 avg

Mamiya C220 Professional

1968–1982 $180–$280 avg

Mamiya C330 Professional

1969–1974 $240–$340 avg

Mamiya C330f Professional

1972–1982 $280–$380 avg

Mamiya C220f Professional

1982–1995 $200–$300 avg

Mamiya C330S Professional

1983–1994 $350–$480 avg

Minolta TLR Cameras

Minolta Autocord L

1955–1958 $90–$150 avg

Minolta Autocord

1955–1965 $80–$140 avg

Minolta Autocord LMX

1958–1961 $90–$150 avg

Minolta Autocord RG

1961–1965 $100–$160 avg

Minolta Autocord CdS

1965–1966 $130–$190 avg

Minolta Autocord CdS II

1966–1966 $140–$200 avg

Minolta Autocord CdS III

1966–1966 $150–$220 avg

Minolta Autocord III

1966–1966 $100–$160 avg