rayfoxlee
Raymondo
The prices of these cameras, at least here in the UK, seem to be on a sharp upward trajectory, with £1000 - £2000 being asked for better samples.
Some views on what is driving this, whether they are worth these prices and whether this is just a short term spike, would be interesting to hear!
Your views, please.
Ray
Some views on what is driving this, whether they are worth these prices and whether this is just a short term spike, would be interesting to hear!
Your views, please.
Ray
S.H.
Picture taker
Rolleiflex prices are high for some years, it is no news. High end collector grade items are often bought in Asia, the real wealth is over there now. And they are still capable of taking fine pictures, so users compete with collectors.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Yeah, I'm rather stunned at the prices I am seeing, not just for the 2.8F but the 2.8E and 3.5E and 3.5F. Mine are real user jobs, so probably wouldn't get anywhere near those prices, but well above $750 is probably right. In other words, it's worth getting these repaired!
Beemermark
Veteran
You can buy a brand new Rolleiflex 2.8 FX from B&H Photo in NYC for $5339 USD if you think used prices are too high.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=rolleiflex&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
Given the prices for the M9, it seems reasonable.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=rolleiflex&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
Given the prices for the M9, it seems reasonable.
mhanc
Member
Best camera... ever !
Prices don't seem to have risen that much over the past 5 years -- $1000 to $2000 depending upon model/lens for a good condition Rolleiflex is about right.
Prices don't seem to have risen that much over the past 5 years -- $1000 to $2000 depending upon model/lens for a good condition Rolleiflex is about right.
awslee
Well-known
It is the collectables such as White Face and FW in good condition is going sky high
rayfoxlee
Raymondo
mhanc, my post was about £1000-£2000 prices - so $1550 - $3100 US. That's a big difference. One 2.8F has just sold on eBay for £1599 UK - mint, but the accessories (prism, pistol grip, filters, panorama head and C330 (!) hood etc) don't add much value IMHO.
Still, a mint M7 without lens will be £1200-£1400 UK - so perhaps even at the current top prices for 2.8Fs, it is still 'reasonable - whatever that means.
Ray
mhanc
Member
Sorry Ray - my mistake on the $ vs GBP.
A VERY good condition 3.5F Planar (which is the model I use and track) goes for about $1,550 here at KEH. I would imagine the 2.8F is well north of that with more collectable versions being $3,000 and higher.
I agree, compared to other desirable models such as the M7, the Rolleifles' are still at least somewhat "reasonable".
A VERY good condition 3.5F Planar (which is the model I use and track) goes for about $1,550 here at KEH. I would imagine the 2.8F is well north of that with more collectable versions being $3,000 and higher.
I agree, compared to other desirable models such as the M7, the Rolleifles' are still at least somewhat "reasonable".