Rolleiflex 3.5F type 3 - Carl Zeiss Planar 75/3.5

Rolleiflex 3.5F of the 3th type with first generation improved 6-element Carl Zeiss Planar 75/3.5 lens, this is the first generation of the classic 6-elemets Planar 75 lens with excellent micro-contrast, sharpness, and vintage character!

In my opinion, this lens has higher sharpness and contrast characteristics than the average classic 80/2.8 version (for example, 2.8C-2.8D-2.8E-2.8F type 1). The design and concept of this lens are not just a "cut" version of the 80/2.8 lens but represent an independent concept of the "standard" lens focused on optical resolution and excellent edge sharpness.

It is for this version of the lens that Rolleiflex first released its famous Rollei Mutar 0.7 and 1.5 attachments, which can also be used on the 2.8 version with a special adapter.

The Type 3 is a predecessor to the pre-white face Type 4, offering identical ergonomics and handling. It features original (non-vinyl) genuine leather, uniquely designed strap holders and lugs, as well as a differently styled winding side panel. Additionally, it includes various other design details that are not significant for practical use, such as a focusing knob that provides measurements in meters only.

Currently, for a camera to look and function like this one, a complete rebuild and meticulous reassembly with the replacement of numerous parts is required.
It is simply impossible to purchase a camera in this condition because, on the second-hand market, most of them have various issues with parts and especially optics and mostly sold "as-is."

!!!IMPORTANT!!!

The camera was completely rebuilt and re-adjusted

(The amount of work is not to be compared the the usual overall "CLA", I check out the complete camera and take it fully apart, bring all the internal parts and adjustments back to the factory condition or even improve the factory settings, test all functions, clean, renew, re-lubricate, and readjust the whole camera), therefore all functions work accurately and even smoother than from the factory, the focus is adjusted to the film plane and also film tested on the special stand for excellent focus accuracy.

A new "PRO SUPER Bright" focusing screen is installed!
This exceptionally bright, high-contrast, and ultra-clear all-matte focusing screen features a super fine matte spot in the center for precise focusing.
Designed without grid lines, it delivers maximum possible resolution and boasts the finest Fresnel surface among all offered versions, including the "PRO ULTRA Bright".

Working and adjusted meter.

Both lenses of the camera are in excellent condition for their age, every lens (viewing and taking) undergoes cleaning during the restoration process.

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EXPRESS EXPEDITED SHIPPING (UPS SAVER) IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL.

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Included:

• rebuilt Rolleiflex 3.5F type 3
• updated new "PRO SUPER Bright" screen
• OG Rolleinar 1 portrait lens
• new pouch leather case
• new screw-in lens hood with adapter
• new wide-styled leather strap
• new mirrored metallic lens cap
• 2 x new MRC UV filters
• new orange filter
• new yellow filter
• new rubber cap for the flash sync port
• new cameras threaded soft release button
• new light cell protection item
• re-printed booklets