Walt G
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ZeissFan
Veteran
The B, C and LED models have the Carl Zeiss Triotar -- a triplet. It's a decent lens but not as good as the Tessar or Sonnar.
Also, I've found those models with the Triotar to have way too much plastic in their construction.
Also, I've found those models with the Triotar to have way too much plastic in their construction.
ZeissFan
Veteran
Walt. Nice photo.
easyrider
Photo addict
Yes. My Rollei 35 f3.5 Tessar. The developer store did the scans and they have a bit of dust.
The lens has always been ultra sharp. Bought new in 1969. Never been in a repair shop. Used heavily when my kids were small. Has a few dents in it.
naql
Established
I have 4 Rollei 35s: 2 Rollei 35 S (one with a broken meter), a Rollei 35, and a Rollei 35 B. I use my good Rollei 35 S the most now but for the longest time I used the classic Rollei 35 all the time. They are great cameras and have a nice solid feel except for the B because it is mostly plastic.
I found the hardest thing to get used to is scale focusing but you get the hang of it after a while.
Also as far as batteries go I use Wein MRB625 Zinc Air batteries in mine so I don't have to get the meters calibrated for alkalines. I got them from B&H here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/96457-REG/Wein_W9901201_MRB625_Cell_1_35v_Zinc_Air.html
I found the hardest thing to get used to is scale focusing but you get the hang of it after a while.
Also as far as batteries go I use Wein MRB625 Zinc Air batteries in mine so I don't have to get the meters calibrated for alkalines. I got them from B&H here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/96457-REG/Wein_W9901201_MRB625_Cell_1_35v_Zinc_Air.html
Mablo
Well-known
Bought a Rollei 35 T for a travel camera. Found it at the local repair shop, nicely CLA'd and battery calibrated etc. 6 months warranty too.
I hastily shot a test roll and when I look at the photos I am flabbergasted. My photos are tack sharp!
I hastily shot a test roll and when I look at the photos I am flabbergasted. My photos are tack sharp!
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Vincenzo Maielli
Well-known
I always liked the Rollei 35 concept, but only recently i have bought a very mint Rollei 35S; irreparably, i felt in love!
I think that any little flash work with the Rollei 35 cameras.
Ciao.
Vincenzo
I think that any little flash work with the Rollei 35 cameras.
Ciao.
Vincenzo
leicapixie
Well-known
Rollei 35
Own one. Slightly smaller model, due to numerous falls. No battery reqd. as meter in-operative, no proper slow speeds. Black paint still reasonable. Using it more and more, with my Digital Point and shoots..Very sharp images, sometimes excessive contrast! That's the Tessar.Great camera, a gift from my late Dad.
Own one. Slightly smaller model, due to numerous falls. No battery reqd. as meter in-operative, no proper slow speeds. Black paint still reasonable. Using it more and more, with my Digital Point and shoots..Very sharp images, sometimes excessive contrast! That's the Tessar.Great camera, a gift from my late Dad.
Jack Conrad
Well-known
Mmmm, tasty...
The Rollei 35 has to be among the best looking camera's ever.
The Rollei 35 has to be among the best looking camera's ever.