Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Eduardo I have a XF35. The Sonnar is a very fine lens with a creamy bokeh, see links below, but the camera is a full automatic point&shooter. The strange thing is that speed and aperture are coupled, from f2.3+1/60 up to f16+1/650. No way to influence it manually. So f2.3 with another time than 1/60 is not possible. The rangefinder is quite small, not comparable to a Leica, Bessa or ZI. But OK for a compact. Note the XF is bigger, but lighter than the famous Rollei 35 family. $70? Too much. Mine costed $20 on the auction site. I had it CLA'd and adapted to the newer 1.5V batteries by a retired Rollei employee in Brauschweig for another $30, incl. 2x shipping. Recently found a vented 46mm hood for 1 EUR, on the auction site... Didier http://gallery.leica-users.org/11-2004/zeon_bhf http://gallery.leica-users.org/11-2004/orion_beiz >Hello, seeking advice and real world experiences on Rollei XF35. I >have seen one on a local dealer... Sonnar 40mm, rangefinder, >automatic exposure with speeds and aperture displayed in a rather >decent viewfinder... >On the net it is said it is a reliability nightmare. >Worth the expense ($70)? > >Thanks in advance > >Eduardo