Iconic Rollei 35T with Zeiss Tessar, one of the smallest full-frame 35mm cameras in ultra-compact collapsible design.
The Rollei 35T is a variant of the iconic Rollei 35 ultra-compact camera from 1969 featuring a Carl Zeiss Tessar 40mm f/3.5 lens. The Rollei 35 series held the distinction of being the smallest full-frame 35mm cameras when introduced, and the 35T uses the three-element Tessar design for cost efficiency.
The Tessar f/3.5 lens provides good sharpness in a simpler optical formula than the Sonnar used on other variants. The 40mm perspective gives a slightly wide standard view, and the entire camera collapses to remarkably flat dimensions when the lens is pushed into the body for storage.
Build quality is classic Rollei 35 with metal construction and precision mechanical components. The collapsible design, CdS meter, and manual exposure controls provide a complete photography system in one of the most compact packages ever produced for full-frame 35mm film.
The Rollei 35T holds good value on the used market as a variant of the iconic compact design. The Tessar lens keeps prices slightly below the Sonnar-equipped 35S variant while providing the same remarkable compactness and satisfying shooting experience.