Rollei SL66 Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 500mm f/5.6 Telephoto Lens – Mint – With Caps and Hood

A rare and highly specialized telephoto lens for the Rollei SL66 system, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 500mm f/5.6 delivers exceptional reach while maintaining the optical precision and rendering Zeiss is known for. Designed specifically for medium format photography, this lens provides outstanding subject isolation, compression, and fine detail across the frame.

This example is in mint condition, showing virtually no signs of use. The optics are clean and clear, with excellent contrast and clarity. Focus movement is smooth and precise, and the aperture operates correctly throughout its range. This lens has clearly seen careful ownership.

Mounted on the SL66’s 6×6 format, the 500mm focal length provides extreme reach while preserving the tonal richness and resolution unique to medium format. It is ideal for wildlife, distant landscape detail, architectural compression, and specialized studio applications.

The Tele-Tessar design is optimized for long focal lengths, delivering excellent sharpness, controlled aberrations, and strong contrast. Build quality reflects the professional engineering of the Rollei SL66 system, with robust construction and precise mechanical operation designed for long-term reliability.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a clean, well-preserved example of one of the longest focal length lenses available for the Rollei SL66 system.

Included

Front cap
Rear cap
Original lens hood

Key Features

• Designed for Rollei SL66 medium format system
• Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar optical design
• 500mm focal length telephoto lens
• f/5.6 maximum aperture
• Exceptional subject isolation and compression
• Professional Zeiss optical performance
• Smooth, precise mechanical operation

Compatibility

Rollei SL66 medium format cameras.