The ultimate Rolleiflex: 2.8F with Zeiss Planar and selenium meter, the most desirable TLR ever produced.
The Rolleiflex 2.8F Planar Type 1 with meter is the most desirable fast Rolleiflex TLR, combining the legendary Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 taking lens with a built-in selenium exposure meter. The 2.8F represents the pinnacle of fast Rolleiflex development, and the Planar version commands the highest prices.
The Carl Zeiss Planar is widely considered the superior optical choice over the Schneider Xenotar alternative, delivering extraordinary sharpness with the three-dimensional rendering that defines the Planar look on medium format. The selenium meter requires no batteries, providing exposure guidance indefinitely.
Build quality is the finest Franke & Heidecke standard with the Synchro-Compur leaf shutter providing flash sync at all speeds. The metered 2.8F with Planar represents the most complete and desirable configuration of the fast Rolleiflex line.
The Rolleiflex 2.8F Planar Type 1 Metered commands premium prices on the used market as the most sought-after configuration of the most desirable fast TLR. The Planar optics, built-in meter, and 2.8F refinement make it the definitive Rolleiflex for serious photographers and collectors.