Rollei 35T Black Singapore with Tessar 40mm F3.5 Good condition pocket-size 135 35 mm format film camera Location EU

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Oh man, I can’t remember for sure when I got this baby (second-hand)! 🙁 I got this before year 2002 (that’s what I marked in my books) and after that I got (also used) the Rollei 35 S. Sonnar. Among the keen people, there has always been a big discussion between the Sonnar and Tessar Rollei 35 lenses in these small, and actually pocket-size cameras.

What is clearly the case is that the Sonnar has F2.8 and the Tessar F3.5. Does that matter? Well.. at least the Sonnar typically costs a lot more than the Tessar. The majority says that Tessar has higher contrast and the Sonnar better resolution. Which one one usually prefers is, I guess, a matter of taste, the photo/subject itself, the film used, illumination (and Illuminati), the sauce, the soup, the beef, the position of the Moon and the Sun and whatnot. 🙂

Yes, I am not going into there more. It has always been difficult for me to choose (like which Texas Leica to choose), so I got them all. Needless to say, I got both the Tessar and Sonnar Rollei 35 models.

I loved these cameras for one thing about all: their compact size. It is one of the smallest camera in the world that eats normal 135 format (35 mm) film. You’d think you need to be a spy or something in order to get excellent quality equipment. Well, Minox was (/is ?) just about that, but for these Rollei cameras I don’t know.

These Rollei cameras have one thing in common: the distance setting is to be done by approximation, as usually one would not carry an apparatus to measure the distance to the target (subject). There is no system in the camera that would give you feedback of the actual focus of the image on the film plate. To avoid out-of-focus problems, the best solution is to focus into infinity.

The camera has also a light meter that runs with a very special battery, and it is not connected to the shutter. This means that the camera is fully manual.

I used this camera mainly to take landscape photos (most slides!) in places where I did not have a bigger camera at hands, and for that purpose the camera was just perfect. 🙂

I’d say that this camera is also great for the one who likes to do experimental photography (type LOMO or HOLGA, for example) with, say, expired film. The downside (besides the focusing, of course) is it price. I also have my Rollei 35S for sale, somewhat more expensive.

According to my standards, I have used this camera a bit more, which you can see from the photos. The small dings on top in the back I caused, I believe, due to my auctions / inauctions. I haven’t tested this camera lately, but the last time I used, I worked ok I think (it has been a while), except that I have always had a bit problem with focusing these cameras, so I didn’t do too many close-ups with this camera. Well, the focusing has been a real problem is with me anyways, and that is the main reason I’m selling this anyways.

I am no camera selling professional and am not officially qualified to judge the condition of this camera. I have checked the camera and I haven’t noted anything in malfunction, but I didn’t load film into while testing it the last time as I took these photos. Cosmetically, it is as you see from the photos. With the small dents and in all, I have marked it good condition.

This camera comes with the original strap. With utmost reluctance I am selling this somewhat rare camera buy it now 250 euros, shipping only to be done fully insured, local pickup, testing and reasonable offers welcome.

Remember if you buy outside EU and you are in EU, you need to pay customs tax (typically ca. 5 %) and VAT (typically around 20 – 25 %) which are added on top of shipping and insurance costs. To my understanding, these costs are calculated and due regardless of the age and condition of the item! There are calculators on-line for this, like from Pitney Bowes.

Yes, of course, I will combine shipping for reduced shipping costs. I urge you to my buy more from me and will be flexible with it. Please note the somewhat expensive shipping costs from Finland, especially if insurance is needed. If the value of order gets to a higher level, I insist on taken an insurance for the shipping.

If you have more questions, please contact me directly.

Klaus Riederer, PhD, MSc
KAR Oy Ab GmbH Ltd S. A. R. L., CEO www.kar.fi
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