Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8

Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 - Good Condition | Classic Fast Standard Prime in Rollei QBM Mount

The Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 is a beautifully crafted and highly regarded standard prime from Rollei's celebrated HFT lens lineup — a lens that carries the legendary Zeiss Planar optical formula in a solidly built Rollei QBM mount body. The HFT (High Fidelity Transfer) multi-coating is Rollei's own advanced coating system — delivering exceptional contrast, accurate colour rendition, and outstanding flare resistance that rivals the finest optics of its era. The fast f/1.8 maximum aperture delivers beautiful background separation and outstanding low-light performance, while the smooth and precise focus ring provides a tactile shooting experience of the highest quality. Serial number SR 1144902.

Key Features

• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for outstanding low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• Zeiss Planar optical formula — legendary optical heritage
• HFT (High Fidelity Transfer) multi-coating for exceptional contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance
• Rollei QBM mount — compatible with all Rollei QBM film bodies
• Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• Solid all-metal construction of the highest quality

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; HFT coatings intact
• Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure

"The Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 is one of those lenses that photographers seek out for its extraordinary combination of optical quality and build excellence. The Zeiss Planar formula delivers the sharpness and rendering character that the Planar name is famous for, and the HFT coating takes contrast and colour accuracy to an exceptional level. A genuinely outstanding standard prime."

What's Included

• Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 lens (QBM mount)
• Front lens cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Rollei
• Model: HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8
• Serial Number: SR 1144902
• Mount: Rollei QBM
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups (Zeiss Planar formula)
• Angle of View: 46°
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Construction: All-metal barrel
• Type: Prime Lens
• Category: Lenses
• Condition: Good Condition