Rollei 35RF+ Sonnar HFT 40mm sets NIB.

[rbiemer]

(I hope I put this in the appropriate forum. Apologies if I didn't.)

In case anyone is looking for a Rollei 35 RF, this seller has several, apparently NIB and unopened:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/Film-Camer..._PrefLoc=2&_dcat=15230&rt=nc&Brand=Rolleiflex

I don't know anything about the dealer--I was searching for something else and one of their listings came up and I then looked at "other items for sale" and noticed the Rollei and 40mm Sonnar sets.


Rob

 

[sepiareverb]

the 40 is well known for developing haze, I’d suspect that these, sealed up for 20 years would be pretty hazy.

 

[rbiemer]

Had not remembered about the hazing concerns with these.
And, I am a bit startled to realize how old these are--it was only a minute ago when i joined RFf... 🙂


Rob

 

[analoged]

Seller actually only has one, but he post them on different countries eBay's for more views.

 

[rbiemer]

Seller actually only has one, but he post them on different countries eBay's for more views.

Hmm, didn't realize that. It is not obvious from what I saw in my search.
Seems slightly dodgy to do that.

Rob

 

[sepiareverb]

Yeah, these don’t seem that old to me either. Note that these lenses cannot be opened up for cleaning of haze. I got one back from an attempt that was VERY scuffed up.

 

[rbiemer]

That's unfortunate. I generally like Sonnar type lenses and the 40mm is not a common focal length.
Guess it's a good thing I am not buying this. 🙂
But, this does get me thinking about "favorite" lenses and I might have a different post about that.
Rob

 

[analoged]

Hmm, didn't realize that. It is not obvious from what I saw in my search.
Seems slightly dodgy to do that.

Rob

Same serial number on the box in each listing.

 

[sepiareverb]

That's unfortunate. I generally like Sonnar type lenses and the 40mm is not a common focal length.
Guess it's a good thing I am not buying this. 🙂
But, this does get me thinking about "favorite" lenses and I might have a different post about that.
Rob

This particular lens is really lovely, till the haze comes. I've had a bunch over the years.