Rolleiflex 6000 lens/filter size

Voyager · Jan 19, 2017

I have two 6000 PQS lenses coming in (for a 6001): an 80mm and a 150mm, and I've found two Bay 6 adapter rings on line: a Bay 6 to 58mm, and a Bay 6 to 67mm...I'd want to go with the 58mm, but in your experience does a 58mm cover the lenses with no vignetting?

And a couple more questions while I'm at it, please: the 6001 body appears to be made of carbon fiber or other composite material...yes?...and is that a skin over a metal frame, or is it actually the frame. Question two: My newly purchased 6001 doesn't appear to accommodate a handle (like the Integral)...correct (probably wouldn't use one, but just curious)?

...appreciate your thoughts, thanks...Vincent

ic-racer · Jan 19, 2017

Looks like the 6001 is the non-meter studio version of the 6008. My 6008 is an aluminum frame with plastic covering. I have only used a 67mm adapter.

Voyager · Jan 19, 2017

Hello IC...ha!, for a Rolleiflex, I was expecting some sort of fabulous material found only on Mars, but oh well...glad to know the plastic is mated to an aluminum frame, though. And yes, it's the "studio" model, but I expect to use it in the field as I would a Hasselblad (with a hand held meter). Regards, Vincent

Christiaan Phleger · Jan 20, 2017

Remember you can't use the shutter over 1/500 on the 6001. The PQ-S lenses gain 3 more speeds to 1/1000 with the 6003 and 6008i which I often find very handy at times especially with flash in bright sunlight. Wonderful system! I just heard from a friend that the Rollei factory or what remains of it has just restarted some sort of production; making backs and lenses for the HY6 and repairs.

Voyager · Jan 20, 2017

Hello RW...from what I've researched, the 6001 can indeed support the 1000 speed, and I just checked the body (it has arrived ahead of the lenses), and the speeds knob reads from B to 1000...is there something I've missed? Regards, Vincent PS: nice to learn that Rollei is still in the game.

TimVermont · Jan 20, 2017

A 6001 is PQS capable, I frequently use 1/1000 with my 90mm. Bay VI to 58mm step-down ring will vignette strongly on the 80, less so on the 150 so not a good idea. Go with Bay VI to 67mm.

Voyager · Jan 20, 2017

Tim...what a relief...the faster shutter is why I chose the Rollei over Hasselblad...thanks...Vincent

Christiaan Phleger · Jan 20, 2017

I stand corrected!

TimVermont · Jan 25, 2017

Voyager said:
Tim...what a relief...the faster shutter is why I chose the Rollei over Hasselblad...thanks...Vincent

When you are ready for another lens, try either the 40mm Schneider Super Angulon (make sure it comes with the hood) or the 300mm APO Tele-Xenar. Both are amazing.

GG12 · Feb 6, 2017

TimVermont said:
When you are ready for another lens, try either the 40mm Schneider Super Angulon (make sure it comes with the hood) or the 300mm APO Tele-Xenar. Both are amazing.

If interested in a 300, may have one to let go....

NJH · Apr 8, 2017

67mm definitely. I bought a couple of Bay 6 to 67mm adaptors and collapsible hoods from SRB photographic, one set setup with a B&W colour filter in the other without for fast and easy changes onto whichever lens I am using B&W or colour film. These adaptors are aluminium which is not ideal but they are light and cheap, and in my case don't stay on the lens or tightly screwed together. Heliopan also do supply their Bay 6 to 67mm adaptor which I believe is brass but you will likely have to special order it through your local heliopan filter supplier.

Brilliant system, after using bayonet mount filters and hoods it seems crazy why on earth anyone would think screwing in filters is a good idea yet its still the standard across photographic equipment.

Rolleiflex 6000 lens/filter size

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