Rolleiflex OriginalFirst TLR, Tessar 75mm f/4.5

Introduced by Franke & Heidecke in 1929, the original Rolleiflex established the twin-lens reflex design that would define medium-format photography for decades. Its waist-level viewing, Tessar 75mm f/4.5 taking lens, and compact form factor made it a favorite of photojournalists and street photographers. The Rolleiflex's quiet, discreet operation and brilliant ground-glass finder set a new standard for professional cameras.

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