Rolleiflex 3.5B

A classic twin-lens reflex from Rollei’s golden era, the Rolleiflex 3.5B is prized for its precision engineering, mechanical reliability, and beautifully refined shooting experience. Built to professional standards, it produces rich, detailed 6×6 medium format negatives on 120 film and remains a favourite among portrait, street, and fine-art photographers.

Lens Details

Taking Lens – Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5

• One of Zeiss’s most respected optical designs

• Delivers excellent sharpness with natural contrast and smooth tonal transitions

• Especially strong performance in the centre with pleasing fall-off toward the edges

• Renowned for its classic medium-format look and dependable real-world sharpness

• Ideal for portraits, street photography, and everyday medium format shooting

Viewing Lens – Carl Zeiss Heidosmat 75mm f/2.8

• Brighter aperture for a clear, easy-to-use focusing experience

• Produces a bright image on the focusing screen, aiding precise composition

• Well-matched to the Tessar taking lens for accurate focus and framing

Camera Highlights

• Shoots 120 medium format film in 6×6 format

• Bright waist-level finder with pop-up magnifier

• Leaf shutter for quiet operation and flash sync at all speeds

• Smooth focus knob with precise control

• Solid, all-metal German construction with classic Rollei ergonomics

Condition

• Good overall condition

• Normal signs of use consistent with age

• Leatherette shows visible fading and wear, purely cosmetic

• Body structurally sound with no dents or cracks

• Lens glass clean and clear

• Shutter and focus operating correctly

• All core functions tested and working as intended

A well-kept, honest example of a legendary Rolleiflex. While it shows its age cosmetically, it remains a fully functional, optically excellent medium format camera—perfect for photographers who value character, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable look of classic Rollei glass.