More Performance. Less Effort.
With the latest firmware update, you can bring your Rollei autofocus lens up to date:
✔️ Faster and more precise autofocus
✔️ Optimized compatibility with current camera models
✔️ Safe and easy installation – completely without additional software
🎯 No risk. No effort. Just an update.
Select your lens model
Below you will find the appropriate firmware file and important notes for the available models:
🔸 Rollei AF 24 mm f/1.8 | Sony FE
Changelog:
- Adjustment for improved compatibility with the Sony A7 V
Compatibility:
Recommended for Sony full-frame cameras
🔸 Rollei AF 35 mm f/1.8 | Sony FE
Changelog:
- Adjustment for improved compatibility with the Sony A7 V
Compatibility:
Recommended for Sony full-frame cameras
🔸 Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8 | Sony FE
Changelog:
- Improved autofocus accuracy in low light
- Optimized focus tracking for continuous shooting
- Minor bug fixes for camera compatibility
Compatibility:
Recommended for Sony full-frame cameras
🔸 Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8 | Nikon Z
Changelog:
- Improved AF performance for video recording
- Expanded compatibility with Nikon Z6 II & Z fc
- More stable connection during long photo sessions
Compatibility:
Recommended for Nikon full-frame cameras
How to perform the firmware update – step by step
1. Connect the lens
Connect your Rollei lens to the computer with a data USB-C cable
➡️ The lens will automatically appear as an external drive.
2. Download firmware
Download the appropriate file for your model above.
➡️ Pay attention to the correct connection type: Sony E or Nikon Z.
3. Copy file
Copy the unpacked firmware file directly to the displayed drive of the lens.
➡️ The update starts automatically – no software needed.
4. Check update
After copying, you will find a ReadMe.txt in the drive.
➡️ If the current version number is displayed there, the update was successful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
❓ The update does not start automatically
🔧 Please check if the file was correctly unpacked and is in the main directory of the drive.
❓ The lens is not recognized as a drive
💡 Change the USB cable or try another port on the PC.
❓ Which firmware version is currently installed?
👉 Open the "ReadMe.txt" in the drive – the currently installed version is stated there.
Still have questions?
📢 Important note for Nikon Z-Mount users – perform firmware updates only without a third-party lens
Nikon explicitly warns against performing firmware updates with a mounted third-party lens, as this can lead to communication errors or malfunctions.
As a manufacturer of precise autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-Mount, we recommend:
🚫 Update only with the lens removed
Please remove all third-party lenses – including those from Rollei or Viltrox – before a firmware update. This is the only way to ensure a smooth update process.
🔧 Our technical support can help with problems or questions:
⚠️ This guide currently applies to:
- Rollei 24 mm f/1.8 | Sony E
- Rollei 35 mm f/1.8 | Sony E
- Rollei 85 mm f/1.8 | Sony E
- Rollei 85 mm f/1.8 | Nikon Z
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