BlattWorld, Item Details: Rollei 50mm F4 DISTAGON HFT EL

The 50mm f/4 Zeiss Distagon "EL" lens is part of a low-priced catagory of Rollei lenses for newcomers to medium format photography. "EL" lenses are modestly priced lenses for the novice, convert or young professional. They have a standard 67mm filter thre

ad instead of a Rollei bayonet, no aperture display on the lenses, external bayonet mount for lens hood, yet have an optical system identical to PQ lenses. They are available at reduced price due to: different scales, less paintwork, and compatibility wit

h current cameras (except Rolleiflex SLX, 6002/6006). The 50mm lens is a great wide angle lens where shooting space is restricted. Rollei lenses for the 6000 series cameras are currently available in two versions - PQ and PQS. PQ lenses work with all S

LX and 6000 series cameras an offer a top shutter speed of 1/500sec. PQS lenses are intended ONLY for the 6001, 6003 and 6008 cameras and offer a top speed of 1/1000sec