Rollei QBM vs Contax-Yashica. Carl Zeiss 35 f/2.8, 50 f/1.8, 85 f/2.8 vintage lens comparison.

[@ArronWan-h2k]

I paired my nikon z5 with 35mm2,8 and 50f1,5 HFT version rollei lenses, and I love this series from this brand. It's just that I noticed they have different coating colors even though they're both called HFT. Thank you for sharing

[@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713]

Stunning lenses!

[@AbdonPhirathon]

Such an amazing comparison! The Rollei QBM versions are significantly cheaper, and provide the same look. They do seem a bit cooler, but that can be solved with a quick white balance adjustment. Thanks for for taking the time to do this!

[@damiendehorn6350]

Awesome comparison, been searching for this comparison between the two cousins. Wish someone would do a similar comparison between the Rollei and Leica's. Thanks for doing this.

[@glebmazur9892]

Thank you! Glad you found this test useful, feel free to ask any details. There are bunch of tests CZ C/Y vs Leica R so you can see the difference in look.

[@glebmazur9892]

Hey, man! Did you already see this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbYeouci89-bKc What lenses you ended up to get?

[@PABEU]

Very useful vide! @Gleb Mazur, How different do you think the 85 QBM is from the C/Y? Is it worth having both owning the QBM? Thaks!

[@glebmazur9892]

Rollei is great for faces, heard from some photographers that rolleis are more “3d”. Rollei HFT version is quite same coating as C/Y, non HFT is great for contrast situations to reveal more shadows. I don’t think it’s worth to have both. Hope my answer helps.

[@aindoorsman]

模特好评。测试很详细。感谢

[@Audrey-fu7bi]

Thank God they are not as popular(Xcept the Distagon 35/1.4 & Planar 85/1.4 $$$$), I’ve been able to form a set cheaper than I ever thought possible, and they pair breathtakingly awesome on Sony NEX 7 and A7, which both bodies were had at an amazing discount!!! When I’m not using medium format, these are my go-to lenses. And one day I will have the twins, Lol! …and maybe a Zony Planar 32/1.8 for Autofocus;]

[@glebmazur9892]

Yes, you are right! I’ve tried 35 1.4 and its beast!!! ABSOLUTELY WORTH) Razor sharp from wide open, great bokeh and out of focus rendering, 0 aberrations from wide open...

[@jodeljodler797]

Do you know any good QBM to EF Adapters by any chance? Been searching for a while and can't seem to find any good ones

[@glebmazur9892]

Leitax is great choice but it’s not cheap. I used to have some cheap chinese adapters 11-20$ from AliExpress (all of my lenses adapted on a budget). There are some issues with them but those who service rolleis and knows how they work can fix cheap adapters issues. Hope you got my point.

[@jodeljodler797]

@@glebmazur9892 Thank you very much for your answer! By Leitax you mean the one, where I have to remove the screws on the lens first to put it on, right? I guess I'll go with that one then 😊. Thanks again for the answer and the great video. It really made up my mind to purchase that lens

[@glebmazur9892]

@@jodeljodler797 this fast amateur video doesn’t show how great are these lenses, you won’t regret. Just get clean copies (or dirt for super cheap). For mounting any ef adapter you should unscrew pins, place new ring right and screw back. Visit leitax web page for more info about their adapters!

[@eliedelorme9945]

Please could you focus on these beautiful blue eyes ?

[@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713]

Eyes are green

[@mumtazkhan9042]

Nice comparison, which would you recommend for video? On a BMPCC 6k.

[@glebmazur9892]

Thank you! Personally I didn’t find huge differences in image quality, contax looks warmer and less sharp but I believe if you find good copy it won’t be noticeable. Best option is that you can afford and adapt. I also found a problem achieving infinity on EF mount on 25/35/50 mm rollei lenses (leitax adapters that deliver infinity cost 66€ each) - you can try to look on already EF adapted set or get modern classic zeiss ZF/ZE lenses.

[@Gruppa-tavrikaRu]

Сингапурский Planar сильно отличается от японского Rollei MC по изображению? Или они сопоставимы?

[@glebmazur9892]

Я помню сингапуский роллей и немецкий, других не знаю) Отличий по изображению нет.

[@АлександрДанилов-к4ь]

По моему скромному это самый крутой полтинник, из всех той эпохи. Даже 50 1.4 мне нравится меньше

[@myblueandme]

35 mm 2.4 flektogon is far better th distagon

[@glebmazur9892]

I don’t think it’s really “far” in terms of one story where you use different lenses for different shots. Yes, if we will compare image face to face - no doubts, in storytelling it doesn’t matter. Consistency of lens set is far better and rollei is not bad in that.

[@flavioserci6046]

I've got a Planar HFT ... it is a poor lens and low quality.

[@janflieger4004]

Die Alte kommt ziemlich gelangweilt rüber - kein Wunder bei solch langweiligem Shooting.