Rolleiflex 2.8c lens

[Filmandfile]

Hi just purchased a rollei 2.8c from a reputable source for round 650 in a well used condition, I’m just a bit unsure about the lens, the glass looks nice and clear but there’s some white marks on the edges internally on both taking and viewing lenses. I’ve attached some photos, any input welcome.

 

[BrianShaw]

Schneideritis

 

[Filmandfile]

Schneideritis

Yeah that’s my general thought too just wasn’t sure if I should be concerned

 

[BrianShaw]

Use a lens hood/shade and enjoy the camera.

 

[2ndGenNikonian]

Pretty much. The antireflective paint on the edge of the lens has started to peel and flake. It's theoretically fixable by completely disassembling the lens and repainting, but it's not really anything to worry about unless you point the lens directly at a super bright light source. It's mostly cosmetic, but you should still use a hood with most lenses.

 

[blee1996]

It happens to a lot of lenses, not only Schneider. I wouldn't worry about it either. Enjoy your 2.8C!

 

[beemermark]

Pretty much. The antireflective paint on the edge of the lens has started to peel and flake. It's theoretically fixable by completely disassembling the lens and repainting, but it's not really anything to worry about unless you point the lens directly at a super bright light source. It's mostly cosmetic, but you should still use a hood with most lenses.

I don't think it was paint, it was ink. Otherwise you are correct. it most definitely is not Schneideritis. Schneideritis shows up as white blobs all over the lens.

 

[F4U]

Ignore it. For $650 on a Rolleiflex, I would expect that. I'd be more concerned with shutter accuracy, which is probably so bad as to be worthless. You can spend another $49 on an ebay shutter tester and find out you squandered $650 on something completely unusable. Every single one of those old iris shutter cameras of any brand is so far out of spec that all you have is a mediocre box camera till you get that shutter to a professional. Your lens is not a concern. The shutter is what you need to be looking into.

 

[btaylor]

“I'd be more concerned with shutter accuracy, which is probably so bad as to be worthless. You can spend another $49 on an ebay shutter tester and find out you squandered $650 on something completely unusable.”
While I find this statement a bit hyperbolic, yes, checking the shutter speeds is very important. Every Rollei TLR I have purchased has needed the shutter serviced. I am not that concerned about actual shutter times compared to the settings, consistent times are what I look for. I make a chart with actual speeds and it’s the higher speeds that are usually fairly far off from indicated. I keep my shutter tester handy to check all my leaf shuttered lenses.