Rolleiflex Standard with Heidoscop-Anastigmat 75mm f/3.1 Viewing Lens

Description

Rolleiflex Standard with Heidoscop-Anastigmat 75mm f/3.1 Viewing Lens (Serial: 394896)

This classic Rolleiflex is an early twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera from the early 1930s, likely a Rolleiflex Standard or Old Standard model. It features a Heidoscop-Anastigmat 75mm f/3.1 viewing lens and was designed for use with 120 roll film, producing 66 cm square negatives. Renowned for its build quality and role in medium format history, this Rolleiflex is a valuable collectors piece and a beautiful example of early precision engineering.

Key Features

• Brand: Rolleiflex (Franke & Heidecke, Germany)

• Model: Rolleiflex Standard or Old Standard (early 1930s)

• Lens: Heidoscop-Anastigmat 75mm f/3.1 (viewing lens, serial no. 394896)

• Taking Lens: Typically Zeiss Tessar or Triotar (unspecified please confirm)

• Film Format: 120 roll film (66 cm images)

• Focus: Manual focus via ground glass screen

• Shutter: Leaf shutter with speeds approx. 1s to 1/300s + Bulb (varies by version)

• Aperture Range: Typically f/3.5 to f/22 (depending on taking lens)

• Viewfinder: Waist-level finder with pop-up hood

• Construction: Metal body with leather covering

Condition

Used outlet and user marksfor its age. Viewing lens (Heidoscop-Anastigmat 75mm f/3.1) is clean and bright. Shutter appears to function at all speeds, though accuracy not guaranteed due to age. Body shows signs of use, but mechanisms operate smoothly. Bellows and mirror are intact. Ideal for collectors or analog photography enthusiasts.

Whats Included

• Rolleiflex TLR camera body

• Heidoscop-Anastigmat viewing lens (serial: 394896)

• Taking lens (please confirm model)

• Waist-level finder