Rollei B35

Rollei B35

Rollei B35 Triotar 40mm f/3.5 - Good Condition | Ultra-Compact Mechanical 35mm Film Camera with Built-In Gossen Light Meter

Introductory Paragraph The Rollei B35 is the definitive choice for the enthusiast who values a pocketable, fully mechanical design engineered for everyday travel and spontaneous street photography. Released as a sleek, simplified cousin to the legendary Rollei 35, this ultra-compact camera features a clever collapsible lens mechanism that slips easily into a coat pocket. It comes equipped with a sharp Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 lens (S/N: 5159754), celebrated for its classic rendering, high central contrast, and distinct vintage character. Complete with a built-in, battery-free Gossen selenium light meter and a premium matching case, this Rollei setup provides the mechanical honesty and compact brilliance needed to capture life on the go.

Key Features

• Iconic collapsible lens barrel architecture, pulling flat into the body to create one of the smallest 35mm cameras ever made.

• Sharp Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 lens, offering a slightly wide standard field of view perfect for street scenes and environmental portraits.

• Battery-free Gossen selenium light meter, utilizing a vintage solar-cell match-needle window on the top plate for quick exposure readings.

• Robust all-mechanical Compur shutter, operating completely independent of batteries with speeds from 1/30s to 1/500s plus Bulb.

• Tactile zone focusing scale, allowing you to preset focus distances quickly for nimble, hyperfocal snapshot shooting.

• Distinctive top-mounted hot shoe and base-mounted film advance, following Rollei’s legendary space-saving engineering ethos.

• Premium included Carl Zeiss protective case, offering secure storage and an authentic vintage aesthetic for carrying in the field.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: The Rollei camera housing shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with standard pocket handling. Sensor/Optics: The Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm lens elements are clean and clear; free from fungus, heavy internal separation, or significant scratches. The viewfinder is clear and bright. Mechanics/Electronics: All mechanical systems function exactly as intended. Lens barrel extends and locks tightly, the manual shutter fires crisply across all speeds, and the zone-focus helicoid turns smoothly. The selenium light meter is responsive to changes in ambient light conditions.

Specialist Note "The Rollei B35 is a masterclass in packaging engineering. While most pocket cameras from this era feel flimsy, this little machine has a delightful mechanical heft that instantly commands respect. What I love about this particular kit is the Carl Zeiss Triotar glass; it delivers wonderfully crisp central detail with a gentle, smooth fall-off that looks distinctly analog. Plus, because the light meter uses a selenium cell, you never have to worry about hunting down extinct batteries—the camera is always ready to shoot. Complete with its original case, it's a beautiful, honest, and remarkably capable pocket companion for any film lover."

What's Included

• Rollei B35 35mm Compact Film Camera Body

• Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm f/3.5 Lens (S/N: 5159754)

• Carl Zeiss Protective Carrying Case

• Fitted Wrist Strap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Rollei

• Model: B35

• Camera Type: Digital Compact Camera

• Lens Mount: Fixed Collapsible Lens

• Shutter Speed: Mechanical Compur (1/30s to 1/500s + Bulb)

• Exposure Modes: Full Manual (Match-Needle Selenium Metered)

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ Digital Compact Camera

• Battery Type: None Required