Name: Rolleiflex 3.5 E TLR Type 1 Planar 75mm f3.5
Brand: Rolleiflex
Price: 1079 USD
Availability: InStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Rolleiflex 3.5E TLR Type 1 Planar 75mm f3.5Camera is in excellent working condition. All shutter speeds are accurate. Amazing sharpness...read more.

The Rolleiflex 3.5F is an iconic twin lens reflex (TLR) medium format film camera from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Known for its exceptional build quality, precision engineering, and outstanding Carl Zeiss or Schneider Xenotar optics, this camera was a favorite among professional photographers for portraiture, documentary, and fine art photography.

Legendary German-made medium format TLR camera with exceptional optical performance

Separate viewing and taking lenses allow continuous viewing during exposure

Twin Lens Reflex Design

Carl Zeiss Planar or Schneider Xenotar 75mm f/3.5 lens with exceptional sharpness

Precision Optics

Large, bright ground glass for precise manual focusing and unique shooting perspective

Waist-Level Finder

All-metal construction with reliable mechanical shutter and film advance mechanism

Mechanical Precision

The Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5F is a medium format film camera built on a fully mechanical, manual-operation platform inside a **metal body with leatherette covering**. Its dimensions of **147 x 110 x 99 mm** and weight of **1,175g** give it a solid, purposeful feel that reflects its construction quality. The twin lens reflex design relies on a **ground glass focusing screen** for precise image composition and a **waist-level optical finder** for the characteristic low-angle, deliberate shooting style associated with TLR cameras. Film speed compatibility spans **ISO 12 to ISO 1600**, giving photographers broad flexibility across available film stocks. The **PC sync socket** with **X and M synchronization** modes means both electronic flash and traditional bulb flash units can be used effectively. With **manual focus only**, no image stabilization, and no electronic connectivity, the Rolleiflex 3.5F demands full engagement from the photographer — making it a compelling choice for those who want a hands-on, process-driven medium format shooting experience.

Separate taking and viewing lenses allow continuous viewing through the waist-level finder even during exposure, a defining characteristic of TLR cameras.

Shoots 6x6cm square frames on 120 roll film, delivering significantly more detail and tonal depth than 35mm.

120 Medium Format Film

Premium Carl Zeiss taking lens renowned for its sharpness, color rendering, and smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas.

Zeiss Planar 75mm f/3.5 Lens

Iconic waist-level viewfinder with a large, bright ground glass screen encourages a slower, more deliberate compositional approach.

Waist-Level Optical Finder

No batteries required for core camera functions, making the camera reliable and straightforward to maintain.

Fully Mechanical Operation

Wide film speed support accommodates everything from slow, fine-grained emulsions to faster stocks suited for lower light conditions.

ISO 12–1600 Film Range

Built-in selenium light meter requires no battery and couples to aperture and shutter speed controls to assist with exposure.

Selenium Exposure Meter

PC sync socket with both X and M synchronization modes supports modern electronic flash units as well as older bulb-type flash.

X and M Flash Sync

All-metal build with leatherette covering contributes to the camera's longevity, with many examples remaining in working condition decades after production.

Metal Body Construction

User Manual

Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5F Medium Format Film Camera

First Frames with a Rolleiflex 3.5F — A New Favourite

The Rolleiflex - What makes it special?

How to use a Rolleiflex in 10 minutes

Rolleiflex 3.5E TLR Type 1 Planar 75mm f3.5Camera is in excellent working condition. All shutter speeds are accurate.  Amazing sharpness throughout the frame and at all apertures.  Cosmetically it has some signs of wear, glass is clean with very few cleaning marks on front element (no fungus or oil on aperture or between the elements).  Meter doesn't work; I use an external meter.  Focusing is smooth.  TLR is a joy to use. Comes with lense caps only. Made between1956-1959.

Rolleiflex 3.5E TLR Type 1 Planar 75mm f3.5Camera is in excellent working condition. All shutter speeds are accurate. Amazing sharpness throughout the frame and at all apertures. Cosmetically it has some signs of wear, glass is clean with very few cleaning marks on front element (no fungus or oil on aperture or between the elements). Meter doesn't work; I use an external meter. Focusing is smooth. TLR is a joy to use. Comes with lense caps only. Made between1956-1959.

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Documentary, Studio
Type	Medium Format
Sensor	Medium Format
ISO Range	12 – 1600
AF System	Manual Focus Only
Image Stabilization	None
Display	Ground glass focusing screen
Viewfinder	Waist-level optical finder
Storage Media	Other
Weather Sealing	None
Dimensions	147 x 110 x 99 mm
Weight	1175g
Lens Mount	Fixed Lens
Flash System	PC sync socket for external flash; X and M synchronization

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