TLR120
intermediateadvanced
Discontinued
Rollei 2.8F
1960-1981
Portrait photography
Format
120
Shutter
1/500
Max speed
Metering
TTL
Mechanical
Weight
1100g
Best For
- Portrait photography
- Street photography
- Wedding photography
- Collectors
- Professional medium format
Features
- 80mm f/2.8 Planar or Xenotar taking lens
- 6x6 format
- Coupled selenium light meter
- Synchro-Compur shutter
- Bayonet I filter mount
- EV coupling system
Limitations
- Fixed lens only
- Selenium meter may degrade over time
- Very expensive
- Parallax at close focus
- No interchangeable backs
Common Issues to Check
- Selenium meter failure
- Shutter oil on aperture blades
- Focus screen deterioration
- Taking lens haze or separation
- Film counter issues
Buying Guide
The pinnacle of TLR design. The 2.8F is the most sought-after Rolleiflex with its f/2.8 Planar (Zeiss) or Xenotar (Schneider) lens. Planar versions command a premium. Check the meter - selenium cells degrade but the camera works fully without it. Test shutter at all speeds. Examine both lenses carefully. A CLA'd example is a lifetime camera.
Pricing
Typical Range£1200 - £2500
Excellent Condition~£3500
Planar versions fetch more; prices have risen significantly
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.