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Need suggestions for Rollei CZ Planar HFT 1.4/85 repair
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:33 am    Post subject: Need suggestions for Rollei CZ Planar HFT 1.4/85 repair Reply with quote

I have a CZ Planar HFT 1.4/85 in Rollei SL mount with a totally inoperative aperture, apparently due to a broken internal linkage. According to my local repairman, spares are not available anymore in order for this to be fixed.
Any suggestions regarding a repair facility (preferably in Europe) which might be able to undertake the task?
May thanks in advance.


PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If nobody has responded yet:
Is it an original - unmodified lens and do you intend to use it as such or convert it to some DSL or mirrorless? Is it stuck opened, closed or with leaves misaligned? Does the push rod on the mount (the one that closes the aperture) respond or is it stuck too(if you try it do it lightly, excessive force can inflict damage )
This was more the technical side, and secondly are you sure the cost of parts and repair and risks due to transportation are worth it, I presume it stuck wide open as they more often do, if it's stuck fully or partially closed mending the defect is imperative.
Me and a close friend do provide restoration services to a limited (as neither of us has enough time to spare - we do not do it fulltime) number of orders and do have channels to obtain "hard to find" parts and or custom manufactured mechanical replacements ( mechanical mainly as optical parts are very rear and expensive), always with quality exceeding the original parts. We both have extensive experience and knowledge and will mend your lens with great care. If you are still looking for that kind of service, attention to detail and strive for perfection ( this sounds like a prewritten pitch, but it's not, just came up with it Smile ) write me a PM to discuss the matters further.


PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

@randreev: Thanks for the input and sorry for the late reply. Here's an update:
The aperture was stuck wide open and the actuating rod was not moving at all. I finally had the lens repaired in Braunschweig, Germany, by a workshop appointed by the factory. This took place mid-July, I got the lens back early August.
The lens was/is in mint, practically new condition, so it was worth the repair cost. The lens now works like a charm.
Thanks again.