[rollei_list] Re: On-Topic Discussions: imagined or real lightness of being in the 3.5s
- From: Jan Decher <Jan.Decher@xxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:08:53 -0500
Allen et al.
One reason I prefer f 3.5 versions to the f 2.8s in the various Rollei
models was my clear impression that the f 2.8s were noticeably
heavier.
This is exaclty my impression too - within the E series. I started
out with a 2.8E in Minnesota and when I got the 3.5E here in Vermont
it seemed lighter and more compact and easier to handle even though
it doesn't have the built-in meter.
Still want to upgrade to an F mostly for the 24 exposure option and
more convenient meter.
Eventually, I too was quite surprised to find the actual weight so
close. Why it should have seemed otherwise remains mysterious.
However, I very definitely prefer the 75 mm focal length, finding the
80 mm view a bit constricted in comparison.
I also am amazed how much the 75mm captures. I was testing a Contax
IIIa with 1.5/50mm Sonnar last week while also shooting some
Rolleiflex picturtes. I realized how much furter I had to step back
with the Contax to get the entire building in the finder. Besides,
the look through the 3.5E WL finder is so much more pleasurable than
the Contax's fuzzily outline dim RF. (the Contax finder does beat an
SM Leica though!)
Over years I have used several, including on Hasselblads, and never
get entirely comfortable
with them.
Yet to try a Hassy. I like the SL66 (aside from its bulk). Can't be
that differnet...(?!)
My provisional explanation for this preference is that the
first Rollei I ever used was a 1939 (?) Automat and I got imprinted,
like a baby duck. That happens to me a lot in life.
Allen Zak
Dont' dare to ask where else it happens in your life ;-)
Jan
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