Rollei 35 T

Name/Title

Rollei 35 T

Entry/Object ID

266

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Description

The Rollei 35 was the smallest full-frame 35mm camera in the world at the time of its release. Designed by Heinz Waaske, it is famous for its unconventional layout: the hot shoe is on the bottom, and the film advance lever is on the top left. This "T" model features a 40mm f/3.5 Tessar lens made under license from Carl Zeiss. To keep the camera compact, the lens is collapsible; it must be extended and locked to take a photo, and the shutter must be cocked before the lens can be retracted. This specific unit was manufactured at the Rollei factory in Singapore.

Category

Camera, 35mm Film, Viewfinder, Project Analog, Active
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Rollei

Date made

1974 - 1980

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Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial Number

Other Number

6295423

Condition

Notes

Refurbished and cleaned April 6, 2026