paul_neuthaler Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I have just acquired a Rollei with 2.8 Xenotar #3947452 and Heidosmat viewing #746963. Really clean/beautiful. I can't seem to find a serial number on body; however, it has a strip where the exposure meter would be if it had one. Hood is removeable. 2.8 C, 2.8E (without meter) Can you date it by lens numbers? Thanks so much. Paul Neuthaler, 5/22/03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry_zet Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 its either a 2,8e2 (then the serialnumber is below the taking lens) or a 2,8e3 - then the serial number is on top of the rolleiflex-nameplate. if it is not there, the rolleiflax nameplate has been changed.eithe of the two ( i have a 2,8e2 BTW) is excellent. keep it, put a film in it, enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagrant Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 It's definitely not a 2.8 C, as the hood is not removable on this model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_scheitrowsky Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 If the hood is removable then it is a model "F", no?Frank S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiblanke Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Frank, the hood is removable in the T, the F and the later E-models. <p> Since it has no meter, it could be any one of these. A rough guidance could be the serial# of the lens or whether it accepts 220 film also (then it would be a model F). With the 2.8 Planar it cannot be a model T, so only the E and F remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_philllips Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 It is a later E. Is there a number on the chrome surround under the taking lens? If it was on the nameplate, then the nameplate with serial number may have been changed for some reason. Difficult to date from lens numbers. Probably ca. 1960-65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc1 Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 i just purchased another Rollei TLR,the serial number(above nameplate) 1655836 (on taking lens)Planar 1:2.8 f= 80mm Carl Zeiss Nr.2268059 seems to fit the 2.8E category but the features seem to make it an 2.8F . it has a working light meter,has a little switch above nameplate left side(camr in taking position)no self timer,viewing lens has blue violet coating,has built in knob/counter/rolleikin(for 35mm),could lock aperture and shutter speed dials to be moved together,, looks like an F , but serial no. makes it an E .. will appreciate any input from anyone,, TIA ,,pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc1 Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 sorry for using this thread..just seems you got ur ?? answered,and need to know where mine belongs... thanks......pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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