Rolleiflex 2.8C
Early f/2.8 model — where the fast lens series began.
Photo: Michele Campeotto from Italia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Specifications
| Taking Lens | Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 or Schneider Xenotar 80mm f/2.8 |
| Viewing Lens | Heidosmat 80mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Elements | 5 |
| Shutter | Synchro-Compur MX |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | None |
| Filter Mount | Bay III |
| Focusing | Crank with auto film stop |
- First Synchro-Compur shutter
- M and X flash sync
- Refined focusing system
History
The 2.8C was among the first Rolleiflex cameras to offer the faster f/2.8 aperture, providing improved low-light capability and shallower depth of field options.
Innovations
- Introduced f/2.8 maximum aperture
Collector Notes
Improved 2.8B with modern shutter. Popular with collectors.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $350 – $550 |
| Average | $550 – $850 |
| Good | $850 – $1200 |
| Excellent | $1200 – $1600 |
| Mint | $1600 – $2200 |
Source: eBay 2024
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