Rolleiflex 6008: Tele-Xenar 180mm vs AF vs AFD

hankchinaski · Oct 20, 2022

How do the three lenses score against each other? I am under the impression the MF<AF<AFD, from random photos on the internet, but I am certainly not certain...

ic-racer · Oct 20, 2022

They are made for different cameras:

6008i or Pro = manual focus
6008AF = AF
Hy6 = AFD

hankchinaski · Oct 20, 2022

ic-racer said:
They are made for different cameras:

6008i or Pro = manual focus
6008AF = AF
Hy6 = AFD

Thanks, but what about image quality?

Pieter12 · Oct 20, 2022

All are exceptional as far as image quality goes. I believe the lenses are identical except for the AF and AFD functions. If you have a Rollei that will take any of the above lenses, the main difference is the manual-focus one will most likely be the most robust, having less complexity. And more serviceable for the same reason, plus the dire lack of parts and service for Rollei SLR gear here in the U.S. and maybe even Europe.

ic-racer · Oct 21, 2022

Thanks, but what about image quality?

Here is the MTF curve reported by Rollei. But what would one compare it to? Has anyone ever make a lens like this before?

Pieter12 · Oct 21, 2022

Maybe the blue-ring Schneider 150mm 2.8 AF for Phase One?

hankchinaski · Oct 22, 2022

ic-racer said:
Here is the MTF curve reported by Rollei. But what would one compare it to? Has anyone ever make a lens like this before?

Well, I meant to compare the lenses to each other. On Rolleiflex6000.eu it says that later lenses are better.

miha · Oct 22, 2022

I guess Zeiss Jena Sonnar was the first of its kind.

Rolleiflex 6008: Tele-Xenar 180mm vs AF vs AFD

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