The First Rollei Lens: AF 85mm F/1.8 for Sony FE and Nikon Z

Rollei is ushering in a new era by presenting its first proprietary lens: the Rollei AF 85 mm F/1.8 for Sony FE and Nikon Z. With the new VAF series (Full Frame Autofocus), the long-established manufacturer is expanding its portfolio with its own lenses for mirrorless full-frame cameras. The series kicks off with an 85-millimeter portrait lens. It impresses with an F/1.8 aperture, precise STM autofocus, and a robust all-metal housing – developed for demanding photographers and videographers who expect the highest image quality at an attractive price.

Norderstedt, 11.06.2025. Rollei is writing a new chapter in its long and storied history, presenting its first proprietary lens: the 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 with its first proprietary lenses, specifically developed for modern mirrorless full-frame cameras. The 85-millimeter portrait lens combines proven Rollei quality with state-of-the-art technology, setting new standards in image quality and user-friendliness.

The 85-millimeter focal length is ideal for portrait photography, providing natural proportions without distortion. The Rollei AF 85 mm F/1.8 makes optimal use of this classic focal length and, thanks to its F/1.8 aperture, delivers razor-sharp results even wide open. The 11 aperture blades ensure a creamy, perfectly round bokeh that elegantly separates the main subject from the background, enabling professional portraits with impressive depth of field.

The innovative HFT-X coating (High Fidelity Transfer) significantly reduces ghosting and flare while maintaining the natural contrast of the images. In combination with the high-quality glass selection of 10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 ED and 2 HR lenses, the lens ensures high edge-to-edge sharpness and minimizes chromatic aberrations for brilliant image quality right into the corners.

The precise STM autofocus (Stepping Motor) operates quickly and almost silently, which is particularly advantageous for video recordings. Face and Eye-Tracking are fully supported, making the lens an ideal choice for both photography and videography. The minimum focusing distance of 0.85 meters with a maximum magnification of 0.12× also enables detailed close-up shots.

Despite its, the Rollei AF 85 mm F/1.8 weighs only 477 grams and sits perfectly balanced in the hand. Intuitive operation is ensured by a high-quality metal aperture ring (Sony FE version only), an AF/MF switch, and a freely assignable FN button. The linear aperture ring of the Sony variant allows for stepless, silent aperture adjustments for professional video recordings.

Both lenses feature a precise metal mount (E-Mount or Z-Mount) with full EXIF data transfer and a USB-C firmware port for quick updates in just 30 seconds. The 62-millimeter filter thread is compatible with all common filters from our own brand.

The Rollei AF 85 mm F/1.8 for Sony FE and Nikon Z is now available for pre-order at 299 Euros (RRP 349 Euros) at www.rollei.de/rollei-objektiv. The official sales launch will be on July 09, 2025. Delivery of pre-ordered lenses will begin no later than July 07, 2025, so pre-orderers will receive the new product before the market launch.

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