Rollei Rolleiflex 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ Lens
The Rollei 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ is a 300mm f/4 lens designed for Rollei mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rollei Rolleiflex 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ Lens
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Lens Overview — Rollei 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ
Key Features — Rollei 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ
300mm Medium Format Prime: Fixed 300mm focal length covers the large medium format image circle, delivering significant telephoto reach with consistent edge-to-edge optical performance.
APO Apochromatic Design: Apochromatic correction brings multiple wavelengths of light to the same focal plane, minimizing chromatic aberration for sharp, color-accurate results.
f/4 Maximum Aperture: A fast maximum aperture for a medium format telephoto prime, allowing usable light gathering for controlled outdoor and studio work.
HFT Anti-Reflection Coating: Rollei's High Fidelity Transfer multicoating reduces flare and ghosting, helping maintain contrast and color fidelity in challenging lighting conditions.
PQ Electronic Interface: PQ coupling communicates aperture and focus data to compatible Rolleiflex bodies, enabling accurate metering and exposure integration.
Native Rollei Mount: Designed specifically for Rolleiflex medium format bodies, ensuring full mechanical and optical compatibility without adapters.
Lens Specifications — Rollei 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Wildlife, Sports, Landscape |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 300mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Rollei |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2000g |
Description — Rollei 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ
The Rollei Rolleiflex 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ is a prime telephoto lens designed exclusively for medium format camera systems. Mounted via the Rollei mount, it connects natively to compatible Rolleiflex medium format bodies and delivers a fixed 300mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/4. The lens is strictly manual focus, placing full control of focus in the photographer's hands — a workflow that suits studio portraiture, landscape work, and any situation where precision and patience take precedence over speed.
Weighing 2000g, this is a serious piece of equipment that demands appropriate support. No image stabilization is included, so tripod use is highly recommended at this focal length and weight. The filter thread size is not specified in available data. For medium format photographers working within the Rollei ecosystem who need a reliable long telephoto prime, the APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ represents a purpose-built, optically dedicated option.
Pros — Rollei 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ
- ✓300mm focal length provides significant telephoto reach for medium format shooting
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4 offers reasonable light gathering for a medium format telephoto prime
- ✓Prime lens design (single fixed focal length) ensures consistent optical performance
Cons — Rollei 300mm f/4 APO-Tele-Xenar HFT PQ
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which may limit use in fast-moving or unpredictable situations
- ✗At 2000g, the lens is heavy and will require robust tripod support for comfortable use
- ✗No image stabilization, compounding the challenge of handholding at 300mm