Rolleiflex 2.8D

Mid-series refinement of the f/2.8 line.

1955–1956 6x6 on 120 film Made in Braunschweig, Germany
Rolleiflex 2.8D twin-lens reflex camera

Photo: Michele Campeotto from Italia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

Specifications

Taking LensCarl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 or Schneider Xenotar 80mm f/2.8
Viewing LensHeidosmat 80mm f/2.8
Lens Elements5
ShutterSynchro-Compur
Shutter Speeds1s - 1/500s + B
Light MeterNone
Filter MountBay III
FocusingCrank with auto film stop
  • Last unmetered 2.8 model
  • Refined 2.8C design

History

The 2.8D continued the evolution of Rolleiflex's premium line with incremental improvements to the shutter and film transport mechanisms.

Collector Notes

Short production run. No meter but excellent optics.

Current Market Prices (USD)

ConditionPrice Range
Poor$350 – $600
Average$600 – $900
Good$900 – $1200
Excellent$1200 – $1600
Mint$1600 – $2200

Source: eBay 2024

Manuals & Documentation

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