The German brand Rollei announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount.
For now, the new lens is only available for pre-order in Germany (at Foto Erhardt). In the US, Rollei products are sold at B&H Photo.
Additional information can be found here – the lens seems to be a rebadged 7artisans 85mm f/1.8 lens made by DJ Optical:
Rollei 85mm f/1.8 AF full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z and Sony E cameras
FYI: almost all Chinese lenses are designed and produced by DJ Optical, as I have mentioned several times in the past. The different Chinese brands exist mainly for marketing and distribution purposes. DJ Optical is a huge state-owned enterprise in China with a very strong optical technology design department and appropriate production facilities. I believe that DJ Optical also does significant work for the Chinese military. I will not be surprised if in 10 years, DJ Optical becomes the lens designer/manufacturer for all/many Japanese brands.
The Rollei brand, on the other hand, has been bought and sold multiple times over the years – see the details on Wikipedia.
The new Rollei 35AF film camera is now available for pre-order
Rollei 85mm f/1.8 lens technical specifications:
| Light intensity: | F/1.8 |
| Near setting: | 0.85 m |
| Full format: | Yes |
| Car focus: | Yes |
| Compatible cameras: | Nikon Z systems |
| Connection: | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Filter thread: | 62 mm |
| Exif data: | Yes |
| Connections: | USB-C for firmware updates |
| Linsen (group/lenses): | 7/10 |
| Smallest aperture: | 16 |
| Disorder lamellae: | 11 |
| Mass: | 9.6 x 8 x 8 cm |
| Weight: | 477 g |
Additional pictures:
Via PhotoRumors
