Rollei XF 35 – 35mm Compact Rangefinder with Sonnar 40mm f/2.3 Lens

Rollei XF 35 – 35mm Compact Rangefinder with Sonnar 40mm f/2.3 Lens

The Rollei XF 35 is a beautifully designed 35mm compact rangefinder camera from the late 1970s, known for its sharp Sonnar 40mm f/2.3 lens and full manual focusing capabilities. Despite its compact size, the XF 35 offers excellent image quality, a bright viewfinder, and a robust metal body, making it a favorite among street and travel photographers.

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Key Features

• Brand: Rollei

• Model: XF 35

• Film Format: 35mm (135)

• Lens: Rollei HFT Sonnar 40mm f/2.3

• Focus: Manual focus with coupled rangefinder

• Aperture Range: f/2.3 – f/22

• Shutter Speeds: 1/30s – 1/650s (automatic program mode)

• Exposure: Fully automatic with built-in CdS light meter (program mode)

• Viewfinder: Bright rangefinder with parallax correction

• Battery: 1x PX625 (or modern equivalent) – required for exposure system

• Flash Sync: Hot shoe, sync at all speeds

• Build: Solid metal construction, compact form factor

• Made in: Singapore or Germany (varies by version)

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Condition

Used – Good condition. Some signs of normal use. Rangefinder patch is visible and aligns correctly. Lens is clean with no haze or fungus. Shutter and meter tested and functioning. Battery not included.

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What’s Included

• Rollei XF 35 camera