[Leica] Rollei 40/2.8 Sonnar Lens in LTM

[mrvolvo at cableone.net (Randy Holst)]

Does anyone know if this lens has anything in common with the 40/f2.8 
Sonnar on my little Rollei 35S camera?  It is certainly a good 
performer, even if the camera is a bit clumsy to use.

Randy Holst
Boise, Idaho

GREG LORENZO wrote:

>I picked up a Rollei 40mm lens in LTM which arrived while I was out of 
>town. Haven't shot a roll with it yet but I see it is labled as 'Made in 
>Germany' (& not Japan). The build quality seems first rate (i.e. very Leica 
>like). It comes in a green box with a hard leather case and Leica M Mount 
>adapter. The lens includes a small built-in hood and front and rear lens 
>cap.
>
>I believe Rollei made the mistake of assuming that any lens built for Leica 
>cameras should sell for Leica prices. 
>
>I find a modern lens in LTM a big advantage as I can use it on my LTM 
>cameras. More to come when I get back a developed and scanned roll.
>
>Regards,
>
>Greg
>
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