[rollei_list] Re: Planar 2.8 Rolleiflex - which model?

  • From: Robert Meier <robertmeier@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:27:35 -0600 (CST)

It's a 2.8E.

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On Jan 30, 2011, at 10:45 PM, "Niels H. S. Nielsen" <nhsn@xxxxxx> wrote:

> Dear All,
>  
> I have noticed a Rolleiflex with a Planar lens put up for sale locally, and I 
> am considering placing a bid.
>  
> From the picture, I can’t really determine the model and I don’t have access 
> to the SN. Can any of the experts of this forum identify the model from this 
> picture?
>  
> http://www.forloren.dk/misc_photos/rolleiflex2.jpg
>  
> Should you have an opinion about the current price level of this model, I 
> would appreciate that input as well. (This particular camera is in user 
> condition and the finder hood has a dent in the corner).
>  
> In the past I have favored the Tessar lens design in medium and 35 mm format, 
> but recently got a little interested in how the Planar lens design could 
> render my photographs. I just purchased a SMC Takumar 50/1.4 in M42 mount 
> (suppose to be based on the Planar design) and was positive surprised with 
> the initial results – thus considering how my pictures would look with the 
> Planar in 6x6.
>  
> Thanks in advance for your input.
>  
> Regards,
> Niels

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