Rolleinar anyone
p.1 #1Rolleinar anyone
Any one here have expierence with Rollie Rollienar’s? If so any advise, erc?
Thanks
Thanks
Jul 18, 2026 at 08:45 PM
p.1 #2Rolleinar anyone
You need to be more specific. Rolleinar could be anything between a close-up lens for Rolleiflex / Rolleicord cameras to QBM mount lenses.
Also gotta say it hurts my German eyes to see someone spell it Rollie or - worse - pronounce it like that. The „Ei“ in Rollei is pronounced like „aye“ in English
Also gotta say it hurts my German eyes to see someone spell it Rollie or - worse - pronounce it like that. The „Ei“ in Rollei is pronounced like „aye“ in English
Jul 19, 2026 at 03:39 AM
p.1 #3Rolleinar anyone
Sorry for any typos and thank you with the way to say the name.
I am looking at Rolleinar 1 and 2 for my Rolleiflex T. I will use them for portraits.
I am looking at Rolleinar 1 and 2 for my Rolleiflex T. I will use them for portraits.
Jul 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM
p.1 #4Rolleinar anyone
Norm Shapiro wrote:
Any one here have expierence with Rollie Rollienar’s? If so any advise, erc?
Thanks
I like them. I finally was able to get #1, 2, and 3 for my Rolleiflex. I think anything beyond #1 is too close for portraits, but that's just me. I wanted to use them on my Autocord as well, but for some reason only #2 will mount properly even though it should all be the same.
My greatest advice is just to make sure you're getting all the pieces. The older kinds have 3 pieces and the newer ones are 2. Sometimes people sell 2 out of the 3 pieces for the older sets not realizing it's missing something. If the prism part (not sure of the proper name) says "Heidosmat" it's a 2 piece set.
My second piece of advice is just to make sure you're mounting the prism correctly. It helps immensely but not if it's on in the wrong direction.
Any one here have expierence with Rollie Rollienar’s? If so any advise, erc?
Thanks
I like them. I finally was able to get #1, 2, and 3 for my Rolleiflex. I think anything beyond #1 is too close for portraits, but that's just me. I wanted to use them on my Autocord as well, but for some reason only #2 will mount properly even though it should all be the same.
My greatest advice is just to make sure you're getting all the pieces. The older kinds have 3 pieces and the newer ones are 2. Sometimes people sell 2 out of the 3 pieces for the older sets not realizing it's missing something. If the prism part (not sure of the proper name) says "Heidosmat" it's a 2 piece set.
My second piece of advice is just to make sure you're mounting the prism correctly. It helps immensely but not if it's on in the wrong direction.
Jul 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
p.1 #5Rolleinar anyone
Thanks for that on 2 vs 3 pieces as I’ve seen both. Also a lot of sellers show them put together for storeage so it is not clear if it is a complete set. How do they go together if there are 3 pieces?
Another Rollei question-does anyone have expierence with BrightScreen focusing screens? Can you tell in terms of f /stops how much brighter my view will be on my model T?
Another Rollei question-does anyone have expierence with BrightScreen focusing screens? Can you tell in terms of f /stops how much brighter my view will be on my model T?
Jul 19, 2026 at 12:33 PM
p.1 #6Rolleinar anyone
I definitely have the Rolleinar 1 and 2 for my Rolleiflex 3.5e, maybe even the +3. I only ever use the +1 as framing just gets too imprecise with a TLR if you get closer.
My Rolleiflex has a focusing screen from magicflex camera installed. It is significantly brighter than the standard screen, immediately noticeable. That said I find with these screens it can sometimes get a bit harder to judge depth of field. I think that’s just a trade-off of more coarse ground glass vs fresnel screens.
My Rolleiflex has a focusing screen from magicflex camera installed. It is significantly brighter than the standard screen, immediately noticeable. That said I find with these screens it can sometimes get a bit harder to judge depth of field. I think that’s just a trade-off of more coarse ground glass vs fresnel screens.
Jul 19, 2026 at 01:47 PM
p.1 #7Rolleinar anyone
Norm Shapiro wrote:
Thanks for that on 2 vs 3 pieces as I’ve seen both. Also a lot of sellers show them put together for storeage so it is not clear if it is a complete set. How do they go together if there are 3 pieces?
Another Rollei question-does anyone have expierence with BrightScreen focusing screens? Can you tell in terms of f /stops how much brighter my view will be on my model T?
This page is a good resource on properly identifying what you're buying:
https://beyondtheaperture.com/2019/11/how-to-identify-and-use-rolleinar-lens-attachment-sets/
The older (3-piece) set has two of the actual rolleinar pieces that go on each lens and then the rolleiparkeil which goes on top of the top one and adjusts for the parallax. The newer version (2-piece) basically has the rolleinar and rolleiparkeil joined together for the top lens.
BrightScreens - I currently have one in my Autocord and I'm getting one installed on my Rolleiflex as we speak. I wouldn't be able to guess the difference in brightness but it was pretty substantial for me on the Autocord, and I really need a focusing aid on all my cameras. That in itself has been worth it.
Thanks for that on 2 vs 3 pieces as I’ve seen both. Also a lot of sellers show them put together for storeage so it is not clear if it is a complete set. How do they go together if there are 3 pieces?
Another Rollei question-does anyone have expierence with BrightScreen focusing screens? Can you tell in terms of f /stops how much brighter my view will be on my model T?
This page is a good resource on properly identifying what you're buying:
https://beyondtheaperture.com/2019/11/how-to-identify-and-use-rolleinar-lens-attachment-sets/
The older (3-piece) set has two of the actual rolleinar pieces that go on each lens and then the rolleiparkeil which goes on top of the top one and adjusts for the parallax. The newer version (2-piece) basically has the rolleinar and rolleiparkeil joined together for the top lens.
BrightScreens - I currently have one in my Autocord and I'm getting one installed on my Rolleiflex as we speak. I wouldn't be able to guess the difference in brightness but it was pretty substantial for me on the Autocord, and I really need a focusing aid on all my cameras. That in itself has been worth it.
Jul 19, 2026 at 05:44 PM
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p.1 #8Rolleinar anyone
I have a Rolleiflex 2.8F
Seller threw in both Rolleinar 2&3 along with OEM handbook and pistol Grip.
The cost…? Believe it or not, he asked what he paid when he bought it all new..£100 !!
🤣👍🏻
I took it to a camera repair shop to have it serviced… as I walked in, a chap working on a plastic P&S peered over the top of his half moon spectacles and said “ ah , proper camera” turned out he was former Rollei Technician!!
He totally stripped the camera down and rebuilt it.
I used that camera in my final year at college doing a HND in Photography (late 90’s).
The camera hasn’t been touched since.
Funnily enough I’m currently debating whether to put another roll through the old girl.
Seller threw in both Rolleinar 2&3 along with OEM handbook and pistol Grip.
The cost…? Believe it or not, he asked what he paid when he bought it all new..£100 !!
🤣👍🏻
I took it to a camera repair shop to have it serviced… as I walked in, a chap working on a plastic P&S peered over the top of his half moon spectacles and said “ ah , proper camera” turned out he was former Rollei Technician!!
He totally stripped the camera down and rebuilt it.
I used that camera in my final year at college doing a HND in Photography (late 90’s).
The camera hasn’t been touched since.
Funnily enough I’m currently debating whether to put another roll through the old girl.
Jul 19, 2026 at 10:55 PM
p.1 #9Rolleinar anyone
fjablo wrote:
I definitely have the Rolleinar 1 and 2 for my Rolleiflex 3.5e, maybe even the +3. I only ever use the +1 as framing just gets too imprecise with a TLR if you get closer.
My Rolleiflex has a focusing screen from magicflex camera installed. It is significantly brighter than the standard screen, immediately noticeable. That said I find with these screens it can sometimes get a bit harder to judge depth of field. I think that’s just a trade-off of more coarse ground glass vs fresnel screens.
Your point about framing being imprecise??
Did your Rolleinars not come complete with the prism filter for the viewing lens??
Jul 19, 2026 at 10:59 PM
p.1 #10Rolleinar anyone
Pixelpuffin wrote:
fjablo wrote
I definitely have the Rolleinar 1 and 2 for my Rolleiflex 3.5e, maybe even the +3. I only ever use the +1 as framing just gets too imprecise with a TLR if you get closer.My Rolleiflex has a focusing screen from magicflex camera installed. It is significantly brighter than the standard screen, immediately noticeable. That said I find with these screens it can sometimes get a bit harder to judge depth of field. I think that’s just a trade-off of more coarse ground glass vs fresnel screens.
Did your Rolleinars not come complete with the prism filter for the viewing lens??
That solves focusing, not framing.
The framing issue is parallax because you’re not looking through the taking lens. The image you see is higher than the actual image taken, the closer you get to your subject, the more apparent this gets.
Jul 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM
p.1 #12Rolleinar anyone
skylight1b wrote:
Just adding here that the prism piece should properly correct for parallax... The red dot HAS to be at the top of the lens, otherwise it's useless.
This was a Rolleinar 2 and it's exactly as I framed it.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54356540224_ec220f96c9_c.jpg
(I forget how to link from Flickr, so there might be a few edits here.)
Thanks for confirming
I was questioning my own sanity- why else would they add a prism to the focusing lens ??
Jul 20, 2026 at 07:33 AM
p.1 #13Rolleinar anyone
Pixelpuffin wrote:
skylight1b wrote
Just adding here that the prism piece should properly correct for parallax... The red dot HAS to be at the top of the lens, otherwise it's useless.This was a Rolleinar 2 and it's exactly as I framed it.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54356540224_ec220f96c9_c.jpg
(I forget how to link from Flickr, so there might be a few edits here.)
I was questioning my own sanity- why else would they add a prism to the focusing lens ??
You can adjust the framing to some degree but not the perspective parallax. It is physically impossible to counteract that unless looking through the same lens.
The closer your subject, the worse perspective parallax issues will get.
For anything close focus a TTL system is the way to go. Not a rangefinder, not a TLR
Jul 20, 2026 at 02:05 PM
p.1 #14Rolleinar anyone
I have just scanned my first images with the Rolleinar 1 set I bought. I am having a hard time focusing, both with the standard prism with without the magnifier, and an adapted Hassleblad HC-4 fimder. But I manged to get a few in focus and they are very nice.
Also I have the earlier set with three parts and managed to put the one to correct parralax on the taking lens but those frames were also sharp.
All in all the Rolleinar 1 set is giving me what I want.
Also I have the earlier set with three parts and managed to put the one to correct parralax on the taking lens but those frames were also sharp.
All in all the Rolleinar 1 set is giving me what I want.
Aug 12, 2026 at 04:36 PM