Rollei is a German photography brand perhaps best known for the Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera – but the company’s latest move? Mirrorless lenses. The Rollei AF 85mm f/1.8 is Rollei’s first proprietary mirrorless lens, designed as an affordable portrait prime with a metal construction.
The Rollei AF 85mm f/1.8, announced on June 11, is a prime lens that, at launch, will be available in both full-frame Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. The lens uses an STM motor for full autofocus capabilities, including face and eye detection on cameras with the feature, and is the first in what Rollei is calling the VAF series, implying the 85mm may be the first of several.
