Compare: Hasselblad, Rollei SL66, Rolleiflex?

[silvergull]

I have a Rollei T, Rollei 6008AF with mostly Schneider glass and once owned a Hasselblad 501 with just the 80. I found the Hasselblad to be quite unhandy in my hands. The balance was off and the darkslide goes in the "wrong" side.

The 6008AF is a wonderful camera with great hand-hold-ability, for me. No dark slide to contend with and metering with all finders; very accurate metering. With electric contacts between lenses and the bellows and extension tubes, metering is retained in each instance. The Rollei is much superior for macro/micro photography.

As much as I like Schneider glass, at this level, Zeiss is equal for all practical purposes. My "T" has a Zeiss 3.5/75mm Tessar. While not up to the Planar standards, the Tessar is a very nice lens that produces images that hold their own in prints to 16"x16".

So, if you like your Hasselblad, be happy.

Cheers,

Jim

 

[Merg Ross]

I can not make a comparison, but will simply say that I have used the Rollei SL66 system since 1972. It has been a fabulous machine and the lenses are very sharp. Although the majority of my work has been with View cameras, the Rollei system has made some shots possible that I could never have accomplished with the larger cameras.

If it is of concern, there are still excellent technicians and parts available for the Rollei 66 system. I had both of mine tuned up about three years ago,as a precautionary measure, not due to any problems.

www.mergross.com

 

[Brickbird]

I would agree with Merg. I have 2 SL66 bodies and the 40 Distagon, 80 and 150. Years ago I had a complete Hassy system. Both of the companies Zeiss lenses are sharper than razors but to me there is a subtle, softer contrast to the Rollei lenses. Maybe minimal but still smoother and I love the SL system especially with the tilting lens for DOF. The 40 Distagon will be put in my cold, stiff hands when I'm gone.