Rollei 6000 lens question

MMfoto · 2025-08-15T21:17:34-0400

I understand that Rollei 6000 cameras are considered unrepairable and possibly unrealiable due to their electronic PCB boards. But what about the PQ and PQ-S lenses? Are the lens shutters and aperture mechanisms reliable? I can't recall ever reading about someone trying to get one repaired, while there are countless threads about the bodies failing. The lenses seem to be purely electric, as apposed to electronic. Are the lenses generally safe to buy used if you have a working body?

Pieter12 · 2025-08-15T22:32:52-0400

I have had a couple of lenses serviced, mostly CLA (sticky aperture blades if I recall). I have also had a couple of AF lenses need mechanical repairs--the toothed ring that turns the focus broke on both. I am sure about the "countless threads" about the 6000 series bodies failing, though. Mine have been pretty much bulletproof. The Hy6 is another story.

MMfoto · 2025-08-15T23:15:35-0400

Pieter12 said:
"countless threads"

"...The Hy6 is another story."

No offense intended. I'm just thinking over the course of 20 years casually reading about them. Lots of people seeking repairs and not being able to find anyone to service them. Of course, you don't hear much from people with working bodies.

I have a working 6008 AF. Any advice to help keep it that way? I only intend to use it occasionally, and only with manual focus lenses.

Does the Hy6 system have a lot of problems?

abruzzi · 2025-08-16T01:18:51-0400

I have bought one "Rolleigon" lens (a 50mm) that had mechanical issues and I had to return it. My camera came with an 80mm that was in very good shape and has worked without issues, and I also bought a 150mm that was cosmetically rough but has worked fine. That's not enough to make any kind of real determination, but thats my experience. Also, my lenses are older lense that work correctly with the SLX and 6006 camera, not the later lenses that work with the 6008 line, but I expect quality is similar on both.

koraks · 2025-08-16T06:26:40-0400

MMfoto said:
purely electric, as apposed to electronic

What's the difference in your view? Only passive components vs both active and passive circuitry? This is just to clarify and out of general interest.

ic-racer · 2025-08-16T08:34:42-0400

My SLX lenses (120S and 40mm Distagon) that I got in 1986 still work like new. Can't say I ever had a lens issue, other than inadvertently buying a broken lens from ebay.

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