Rollei 35RF

[slleong]

Hi all,
I've got an attractive offer for a 2nd hand piece.
However, I'm not so familiar with RF especially this particular model and would like to seek any constructive opinion with regard to this camera comparing to others. I would be just as gratetful if you can lead me to any website providing preview of the camera.
Thanks.
SL

 

[fuwen]

If u are talking about the lastest Rollei 35RF model, then I owned one. The body is nothing but a re-badge Voigtlander R2. Nevertheless the R2 and as well as the 35 RF body are metalic rather than plastic so quite good feel and handling. Just go google and search for Rollei 35 RF and u should be able to get quite a bit of info. If u want to know specifically the body then u can search for Voigtlander or Voigtlander R2.

R2 being much cheaper so seemingly no point getting the 35RF but the the RF come with a made in Germany 40/2.8 Zeiss Sonnar HFT, a wonderful lens which they so far do not sell separate only Rollei wanted to initially.

And of course Rollei 35RF will be able to use any Leica M lens.

 

[fuwen]

Oh yes, as the 35RF or R2 are using a cosina double shutter (one actual shutter one light tight shutter) the feel is far from Leica M cloth shutter but anyway even compare 35RF with Leica M the price difference is huge.

 

[slleong]

Thanks Fuwen.
Oh.. I didn't accept the offer n'way. I'm looking at R3A now. :think:

 

[fuwen]

Hi! Slleong, your PM is full. May I have the details of the offer as I may be interested.

PM me. Thanks