Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you are talking Rolleiflex TLR (Twin Lense Reflex), the focal length isn't really conducive to portraits, unless you are talking full length portraits. There are a number of options, but the later E or F, or even the latest GX (with TTL flash) would be your best bet. The GX only comes with the 2.8 Planar, and is 12 exposure. The F can be had in 2.8 or 3.5 and can even come with a Schneider lense... If you don't care about 2.8, the 3.5 is quite a bit cheaper. The F can also be had in 12 or 12/24 exposures. I'd strongly recommend checking eBay completed auctions to see what is available, in what condition and for what price. I have a GX and an F, and absolutely love them. The GX has led metering, and the F has match needle metering. The 5 element 2.8 lense is very sharp and contrasty. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Robert Appleby Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 2:00 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] OT rolleiflex I know I could subscribe to a Rolleiflex users group and get all the info I wan't, but I'm wondering if someone here could just recommend what type of Rolleiflex to get? I'm mainly interested in using it for portrait snaps in low light on a tripod. Colour slide. Is the planar 2.8 the one to go for? No doubt it's pretty expensive! Reply off list if you want to. Thanks in advance Rob. Robert Appleby