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Hasselblad 500 series with 80/2.8

Oct 24, 2023 at 12:35 PM

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Tempted to say Rollei Hy6, but there's a whole thread over at GetDPI about what problem children they (and the process of trying to get them serviced) are, so maybe I'll switch to the simpler 6008i2. For the lens maybe the rare Zeiss 110/2. Most people want a more general purpose lens but I like longer.

But my next purchase is a 4x5 camera, so my Rollei dreams remain on hold. I might get my Hasselblad 501 repaired back to working order though.

j.liam wrote:
Rollei 6000 series.

Which one do you have, so I can live vicarously?!

Oct 24, 2023 at 02:26 PM

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Wide Rolleiflex
55 mm/f4.0 Carl Zeiss Distagon

Oct 24, 2023 at 03:19 PM

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Lee Saxon wrote:
Tempted to say Rollei Hy6, but there's a whole thread over at GetDPI about what problem children they (and the process of trying to get them serviced) are, so maybe I'll switch to the simpler 6008i2. For the lens maybe the rare Zeiss 110/2. Most people want a more general purpose lens but I like longer.

But my next purchase is a 4x5 camera, so my Rollei dreams remain on hold. I might get my Hasselblad 501 repaired back to working order though.

Which one do you have, so I can live vicarously?!

Have a 6008i and an 6008i2, that latter I found for $700 about 2 years ago at Adorama—there was no way I could walk away from that one. The 110/2 is indeed extraordinary but priced at $4-5k. In looking for almost 4 years, I’ve only ever come across one through Rolleiflex US, the official importer. Ironically, have seen more Zeiss 110/2 in Hasselblad mount for the 200/2000 cameras that typically sold for 1/2 that—but then you’ll pay dearly for a Hassy 200/2000 body.

Oct 25, 2023 at 05:54 AM

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j.liam wrote:
Have a 6008i and an 6008i2, that latter I found for $700 about 2 years ago at Adorama—there was no way I could walk away from that one.

That is a screaming deal for an i2, I am super jealous. As I understand it the i2 is extremely similar except the LCD, a brighter focusing screen, and a few flash changes, and not requiring the Master Control Unit. What do you think, is it worth searching for one over an i?

And yeah, Hasselblad lens versions are much easier to find; also a lot easier to find lens mount adapters to use them on DSLR & Mirrorless.

Oct 25, 2023 at 06:37 AM

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Lee Saxon wrote:
That is a screaming deal for an i2, I am super jealous. As I understand it the i2 is extremely similar except the LCD, a brighter focusing screen, and a few flash changes, and not requiring the Master Control Unit. What do you think, is it worth searching for one over an i?

And yeah, Hasselblad lens versions are much easier to find; also a lot easier to find lens mount adapters to use them on DSLR & Mirrorless.

Is it worth it? The i2 has the ability to accept digital backs, it's a few years newer and thus the circuitry is more modern. Not much else; the 6008i has LEDs which I find better to see in the dark than the LCD. BTW, got the 6008i in all the original boxes for $900 a few years before. Be tenacious because they come up now and then. I passed on the large 300mm lens that's an optical gem but weighs in at 4 lbs. That was an underpriced lens at KEH for $800. Regret taking a pass on that one but it's a tripod lens and a hefty one at that. On the other hand, found a Schneider 60/3.5 for $750 at Adorama two years ago.

Oct 25, 2023 at 04:23 PM

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