Rolleiflex 2.8E
The fast f/2.8 aperture before built-in metering.
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 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | Selenium (built-in) |
| Filter Mount | Bay III |
| Focusing | Crank with auto film stop |
- First Rolleiflex with built-in meter
- Selenium cell exposure meter
- 2.8E2 and 2.8E3 variants exist
History
The 2.8E brought the wider f/2.8 aperture to photographers before built-in meters became standard. Its bright viewfinder and excellent low-light capability made it popular with available-light photographers.
Innovations
- Wide f/2.8 aperture
Collector Notes
Added the built-in meter that became standard on the 2.8F.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $400 – $700 |
| Average | $700 – $1000 |
| Good | $1000 – $1400 |
| Excellent | $1400 – $1900 |
| Mint | $1900 – $2600 |
Source: eBay 2024
Shop for Rolleiflex 2.8E on eBay
Manuals & Documentation
Photo Galleries
Shoot with your Rolleiflex 2.8E
metergeist is a free light meter app and film roll tracker built for TLR and medium format photographers. Meter light, load film, track every frame.