Rollei Restrunves a new era and presents the first own lens: the Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8 for Sony Fe and Nikon Z. With the new VAF series (full-frame autofocus) The traditional manufacturer expands its portfolio with its own lenses for mirrorless full -frame cameras. The series is started with a 85 millimeter portrait lens. It convinces with F/1.8 aperture, precise STM autofocus and one robust full metal housing - Developed for demanding photographers and videoographers who Highest image quality expect at an attractive price.
Norderstedt, 11.06.2025. Rollei Writes a new chapter in its traditional history and presents the first own lens: that Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8, available for Sony Fe and Nikon Z-Mount. With the introduction of the VAF series (Full -frame autofocus) the company is expanding its product portfolio to include its first own lenses, especially for modernity Mirrorless full -frame cameras were developed. The 85 millimeter portrait lens united RolleiQuality with the latest technology and sets New standards in terms of image quality and user -friendliness.
The 85-millimeter focal length is ideal for portrait photography And delivers natural proportions without distortion. The Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8 optimally uses this classic focal length and delivers thanks to its F/1.8 aperture Already with open aperture razor -sharp results. The 11 aperture lamellae take care of a Creamy, perfectly round bokehthat the main motif elegantly lifts off the background and enables professional portraits with impressive depth effect.
The innovative HFT-X coating (High Fidelity Transfer) significantly reduces ghosting and flare and receives the natural contrast of the recordings. In combination with the High-quality glass selection made of 10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 ED and 2 HR lensesthe lens guarantees a High margin sharpness and minimizes chromatic aberrations for Brilliant image quality to the corners.
The Precise STM autofocus (Stepping engine) works Fast and almost noiselesswhich is particularly advantageous in video recordings. Face and eye tracking are fully supported, which makes the lens to be an ideal choice in both photo and video. The close -up limit of 0.85 meters With maximum enlargement of 0.12 ×, also enables Detailed close-up recordings.
Despite his weighs that Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8 only 477 grams and is perfectly balanced in the hand. The intuitive operation is by a high-quality metal panel ring (only Sony Fe version), one AF/MF switch and one freely documentable FN button guaranteed. The linear aperture ring of the Sony variant enables Stepless, silent aperture trips For professional video recordings.
Both lenses have one precise metal mount (E-Mount or Z-Mount) with Full Exif data transmission and one USB-C firmware port For fast updates in just 30 seconds. The 62 millimeter filter thread is compatible with all common filters from your own house.
The Rollei AF 85 mm F/1.8 for Sony Fe and Nikon Z is now in advance for 299 euros (RRP 349 euros) at www.rollei.de/rollei-lens available. The official start of sales will take place on July 9, 2025.
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