Rolleiflex 3.5E
Pre-meter elegance — pure mechanical precision.
Photo: Michele Campeotto from Italia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Specifications
| Taking Lens | Carl Zeiss Planar 75mm f/3.5 or Schneider Xenotar 75mm f/3.5 |
| Viewing Lens | Heidosmat 75mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Elements | 5 |
| Shutter | Synchro-Compur |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | Selenium (built-in) |
| Filter Mount | Bay I |
| Focusing | Crank with auto film stop |
- First 3.5 with built-in meter
- E2 and E3 variants
- Selenium cell meter
History
The 3.5E models preceded the metered F series, offering the same legendary optics in a simpler, meter-free design. Many photographers prefer these for their mechanical purity and the fact that there's no meter to fail.
Innovations
- Refined pre-meter design
Collector Notes
Added built-in metering to the 3.5 line.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $350 – $550 |
| Average | $600 – $850 |
| Good | $850 – $1200 |
| Excellent | $1200 – $1600 |
| Mint | $1600 – $2200 |
Source: eBay 2024
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