The ultimate Rolleiflex: 2.8F with Zeiss Planar and selenium meter, the most desirable TLR ever produced.
The Rolleiflex 2.8F Planar Type 1 Metered is a professional 6x6 TLR from Rollei's top-of-line F series, fitted with a Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 taking lens. Type 1 = first production variant of the 2.8F (c.1960). Built-in metering. Fixed non-interchangeable lens.
6x6 medium format (120/220 film). Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 taking lens. Built-in selenium meter. TLR design. Leaf shutter. Type 1 production (c.1960). Fixed lens.
The 2.8F is the professional standard in the Rollei TLR line — the Planar 80mm f/2.8 is a Zeiss design renowned for its performance. Type 1 is the first variant of the 2.8F. The built-in selenium meter (no battery required) may be less sensitive than modern meters but functional when working.
On the used market the Rolleiflex 2.8F Planar Type 1 Metered is a highly sought-after professional TLR. Condition checks: Planar taking lens, selenium meter, leaf shutter, film advance. Fixed Zeiss Planar.