Rollei 35 — Accessories & Spare Parts
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Lens hoods
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Lens hood & filter adapter for Rollei 35, 35 T, 35 TE, B35 (24mm)€19,95 -
Lens hood & filter adapter for Rollei 35S, 35SE (30.5mm, Sonnar)€14,95
Battery accessories
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Light meter cover for Rollei 35, 35S, 35T€29,95 -
CR2 Battery Holder for Pentax 17, Rollei 35 AF (for Camera Strap)€23,95
Rollei XF 35
Tools
Consumables
Guide and details
Lens hoods, battery solutions, and tools for the Rollei 35 camera family. We make most parts ourselves in Würzburg, each tailored to the model variant, whether the classic 35, the 35T with Tessar optics, or the 35S with Sonnar.
Which accessories fit which model?
The Rollei 35 family at a glance
The Rollei 35 is available in numerous variants, but for choosing accessories, the lens is the key factor. Two groups dominate:
- Tessar models (Rollei 35, 35 T, 35 TE, B35): 24mm filter thread, Carl Zeiss Tessar 3.5/40mm or Triotar
- Sonnar models (Rollei 35 S, 35 SE): 30.5mm filter thread, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 2.8/40mm
- Rollei XF 35: Special model with a PX625 battery compartment, requiring its own battery adapter
Warning: The lens hoods are not interchangeable. Tessar models require the 24mm version, while Sonnar models require the 30.5mm version. If in doubt, check the underside of the lens. The filter thread is indicated there.
Lens hoods & filter adapters
The Rollei 35 was shipped without a lens hood. A design flaw? More likely a compromise for its compact construction. Anyone who wants to improve contrast and color rendition needs a lens hood, and it must match the lens.
24mm lens hood & filter adapter for Rollei 35, 35T, 35TE, B35
30.5mm lens hood for Rollei 35S & 35SE
Model compatibility
- 24mm → Rollei 35
- 24mm → Rollei 35 T
- 24mm → Rollei 35 TE
- 24mm → Rollei B35
- 30.5mm → Rollei 35 S
- 30.5mm → Rollei 35 SE
Why use a lens hood?
The Tessar and Sonnar are both non-retrofocus designs with relatively few coating layers, typical of the 1960s and ’70s. They are highly susceptible to stray light. A suitable lens hood reduces flare and restores the contrast the glass is actually capable of delivering. The 24mm version also includes a filter adapter.
Battery & light meter
The Rollei 35's CdS light meter is infamous: without a cover, it continuously drains the battery. Our battery-saver cover solves the problem without modifying the camera.
Battery-saver cover for Rollei 35, 35 S & 35 T
CR2 battery holder for camera strap (Pentax 17, Rollei 35 AF)
The Rollei 35 Battery Compartment Trap
The CdS sensor in the Rollei 35 is directly connected to the battery. There is no actual off switch. When the camera sits on a shelf, it continues drawing power. The PX625 cell therefore lasts only a few weeks instead of months. The battery-saver cover disconnects the circuit optically and physically. Put it on and you're done—no more battery-replacement stress.
Rollei XF 35: Battery Compartment Cover
The Rollei XF 35 is a special case within the Rollei 35 family: larger, with zone focusing and a PX625 mercury battery that has not been available for decades.
Why a new cover?
The original PX625 cover is often lost or corroded. Our adapter integrates the contacts directly into the cover and uses inexpensive 675 zinc-air cells as its power source. They deliver exactly 1.35 V—the voltage the light meter was calibrated for. No conversion, no incorrect exposures.
Tools & Accessories
The Rollei 35 battery compartment can only be opened with a special pin. Standard tools do not fit, so we made our own precision tool from stainless steel.
Battery compartment tool (1.7 mm steel) for Rollei 35, Canon F-1 & Olympus OM
Also fits other cameras
In addition to the Rollei 35, this tool works with all cameras featuring the typical slotted battery-compartment opening. These include Canon F-1 (old and new), Olympus OM-1/OM-2, Nikon F, and many more. The 1.7 mm stainless-steel pin fits the slot precisely without damaging the delicate threads.
Batteries & Consumables
Replacement batteries for the Rollei 35 family. Keeps the light meter running.
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