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p.1 #1Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
Upon my shopping for a 28mm WA for A7R, i encountered an alternative for C/Y 28mm f/2 - Rollie 28mm f/2. I have no knowledge of this lens and little can be found on web. Can someone has experience of it kindly share your evaluation of this Rollie. Thanks and Merry Xmas.
Dec 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM
p.1 #2Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
Is it a MF lens or 35mm? I have had a Rolleinar MC 28 2.8, and still have the 135 2.5, both for 35mm and they have been some of the sharpest lenses I have ever owned -especially the 135.
Not familiar with the 28 2.0..
Not familiar with the 28 2.0..
Dec 23, 2013 at 02:05 PM
p.1 #3Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
Be careful. Some of the Rolleis (e before i) have three-bladed apertures. If you plan on stopping down, and like nice boke circles, definitely make sure this isn't the case first.
Dec 23, 2013 at 02:19 PM
p.1 #4Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
Have you considered a (used) Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon instead?
Dec 23, 2013 at 02:41 PM
p.1 #5Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
The SMC Pentax 28/2 is reputed to be very similar to "Hollywood". I call mine "Vancouver", i.e. Hollywood north. 
I've attached optical schematic diagrams for both.
I didn't know there was a Rollei 28/2. I compared a Rollei 35/2.8 HFT QBM with a Contax Distagon 35/2.8 T* C/Y, and the Contax had much better IQ. Of course, that was only a comparison of single 'copies' of each lens. Also, I thouhgt the QBM adapter was a bit fussy and complex in comparison with the C/Y adapter. I've stayed away from the Rollei Alts since then.
SMC Pentax 28/2, B. Dimitriov K-Mount site, "http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/_optics/28f2-i.gif"
Contax Carl Zeiss Distagon 28/2 from data sheet CY 28mm distagon2_28mm_e.pdf, from Zeiss Downloads site
I've attached optical schematic diagrams for both.
I didn't know there was a Rollei 28/2. I compared a Rollei 35/2.8 HFT QBM with a Contax Distagon 35/2.8 T* C/Y, and the Contax had much better IQ. Of course, that was only a comparison of single 'copies' of each lens. Also, I thouhgt the QBM adapter was a bit fussy and complex in comparison with the C/Y adapter. I've stayed away from the Rollei Alts since then.
SMC Pentax 28/2, B. Dimitriov K-Mount site, "http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/_optics/28f2-i.gif"
Contax Carl Zeiss Distagon 28/2 from data sheet CY 28mm distagon2_28mm_e.pdf, from Zeiss Downloads site
Dec 23, 2013 at 03:15 PM
p.1 #6Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
Yeah, it exists and it's the same as the Hollywood. http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras/Rollei_QBM_Zeiss_dt.html
It seems to have 6 aperture blades (unlike the 85/1.4 and 35/1.4 which have only 3). http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddie104/sets/72157623532722495/
It seems to have 6 aperture blades (unlike the 85/1.4 and 35/1.4 which have only 3). http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddie104/sets/72157623532722495/
Dec 23, 2013 at 06:12 PM
p.1 #7Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
dasrocket wrote:
Is it a MF lens or 35mm? I have had a Rolleinar MC 28 2.8, and still have the 135 2.5, both for 35mm and they have been some of the sharpest lenses I have ever owned -especially the 135.
Not familiar with the 28 2.0..
It is a 35.Here is the only image I found http://captjack.exaktaphile.com/rollei/Rolleilenses.htm
Dec 23, 2013 at 06:17 PM
p.1 #8Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
carstenw wrote:
Be careful. Some of the Rolleis (e before i) have three-bladed apertures. If you plan on stopping down, and like nice boke circles, definitely make sure this isn't the case first.
Thnx for the advise. I am pretty sure the 28mm is not one of those.
Dec 23, 2013 at 06:21 PM
p.1 #9Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
snapsy wrote:
Have you considered a (used) Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon instead?
I suppose you mean the ZF / ZE. Actually I did. The only reason I turned down the idea was because of it's weight, which is 100g heavier than the C/Y.
Dec 23, 2013 at 06:27 PM
p.1 #10Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
I've never dealt with either. I did use the c/y 28mm 2.8 and I loved it on my Canon cameras. light sharp great IQ
Dec 23, 2013 at 06:37 PM
p.1 #11Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
jcolwell wrote:
The SMC Pentax 28/2 is reputed to be very similar to "Hollywood". I call mine "Vancouver", i.e. Hollywood north.
I've attached optical schematic diagrams for both.
I didn't know there was a Rollei 28/2. I compared a Rollei 35/2.8 HFT QBM with a Contax Distagon 35/2.8 T* C/Y, and the Contax had much better IQ. Of course, that was only a comparison of single 'copies' of each lens. Also, I thouhgt the QBM adapter was a bit fussy and complex in comparison with the C/Y adapter. I've stayed away from the Rollei Alts since then.
SMC Pentax 28/2, B. Dimitriov K-Mount site,...Show more →
Thank you very much for the good info.
I am aware of Pentax produced "Hollywood" under their brand. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one so far and I was told if there is one in the market the price will be very similar now. The lack of reputable adapter is another factor that bother me. Having said that this Rollie seems to produced better micro contrast and sharpness than the C/Y.
Dec 23, 2013 at 06:41 PM
p.1 #12Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
Interesting. On that page, the 135 2.8 looks different than my copy. I wonder if there is variation in finishes between copies..for whatever reason.
Kadoorie wrote:
Not familiar with the 28 2.0..It is a 35.Here is the only image I found http://captjack.exaktaphile.com/rollei/Rolleilenses.htm
Kadoorie wrote:
dasrocket wrote
Is it a MF lens or 35mm? I have had a Rolleinar MC 28 2.8, and still have the 135 2.5, both for 35mm and they have been some of the sharpest lenses I have ever owned -especially the 135.Not familiar with the 28 2.0..
Dec 23, 2013 at 06:44 PM
p.1 #13Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
Kadoorie wrote:
I suppose you mean the ZF / ZE. Actually I did. The only reason I turned down the idea was because of it's weight, which is 100g heavier than the C/Y.
Have you also considered the Olympus Zuiko? When I owned both I did a sharpness comparison here.
snapsy wrote
Have you considered a (used) Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon instead?Have you also considered the Olympus Zuiko? When I owned both I did a sharpness comparison here.
Dec 23, 2013 at 07:02 PM
p.1 #14Rollie 28mm HFT vs C/Y Hollywood
snapsy wrote:
Kadoorie wrote
snapsy wrote
Have you considered a (used) Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon instead?Wow u did some job there thnx.
I surely will take a look of the Zuiko but they are kind of hot cake here since the introduction of A7/R
Dec 23, 2013 at 09:31 PM