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Roleley has a bus Announced its first mirrorless lensRoleli AF 85 mm F/1.8 Nikon is available for Z and Sony E Mount. However, like Roleley 35 AF releases Last year, it is only in the name only in the name.
The name Rollei is attached to the iconic film cameras such as Rolleiflex Twin-Lens Reflex and the original Rollei 35, but the real company that makes those products has long gone. The brand is currently owned by Roleli GMBH & Company KG, which is located in Germany. Like Kodak, Roleli is more in the business of licensing her name these days. In January 2024, Mint camera was given a license to use the name Roleley Roleley 35AfA film camera with autofocus capabilities. Now, it seems as if a lens manufacturer can also be licensed for the name Roleley.
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On the left is the lens design and MFT chart for Roleley AF85 mm F1.8. The right is the same information for the 7Artisans AF 85 mm F1.8. Pictures: Roleley and 7artisans |
The new lens uses a single design and shares glasses with 7Artisans AF 85 mm F1.8It consists of an optical design with 10 elements in 7 groups, with two EDs and two HR elements. It also has 11 aperture blades and the same F1.8 maximum aperture. Both can focus as 0.85 m (2.8 ‘) and offer autofocus through a step motor that supports the tracking of the face and eye.
The 7Artisan lenses and the exterior of the Roleley lens also share similarities. Both provide a 62 mm filter thread, metal construction and a USB-C firmware port. They provide each custom function button each.
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The e-mount ring offer 85 mm (left) an aperture ring, while the Z-mount model (right) does not. Picture: Roleley |
However, the lenses look quite different from the outside, however. The Rollei version looks a bit more fierce, with more aggressive knurling. In addition, while both Nikon and Sony versions of the 7artisan lenses feature an aperture ring, only the e-mount rolleley provides the same; Nikon model lacks an aperture ring. Of course, the most obvious difference is a large -scale Roleley label.
Roleley is lens Available for Pre-order Now for € 299 (RRP € 349), with full availability on 9 July. Roleli says that pre-ordered lenses will be distributed by 7 July. In the US, they are out of luck, however, it does not appear that the lens will be available here.
Press release (German translated machine):
First Roleley Lens: Air Force 85 mm F/1.8 for Sony Fee and Nikon Z
Norderstedt, 11 June, 2025. Roleley is writing a new chapter in its rich history and presenting its first ownership lens: Roleley AF85 mm F/1.8, Sony Fee and Nikon Z Mounts are available. With the introduction of the VAF (full-frame autofocus) series, the company is being developed for modern mirrorless full-love cameras, especially with its first ownership lenses, its product portfolio. The 85-mileimeter portrait lens combines the proven Roleli quality with state-of-the-art technology and sets new standards in image quality and user-friendship.
The 85-mileimeter focal length is ideal for portrait photography, which provides natural ratio without deformity. Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8 makes optimal use of this classic focal length and, thanks to its f/1.8 aperture, also provides a razor-shap result on broad open aperture. 11 aperture blades make a creamy, completely round bokeh which elegates the main theme from the background and enables professional pictures with impressive depth of the region.
Innovative HFT-X (high loyal transfer) coating reduces ghosts and provocative by preserving natural contrast. Combined with high-quality glass selection of 10 elements in 7 groups, including two ED and two HR lenses, the lens ensures high edge and reduces chromatic aberrations for luxurious image quality for corners.
The exact STM (stepping motor) autofocus is quickly and almost quietly operated, which is particularly beneficial for video recording. Face and eye tracking are fully supported, making lens a perfect option for both photography and videography. A minimum focus of 0.85 m on maximum magnification of 0.12 × also enables detailed close-up shots.
Despite its weight, Roleli AF 85 mm f/1.8 weighs just 477 grams and is completely balanced in hand. High quality metal aperture ring (Sony FE version only), an AF/MF switch, and an independent assignable FN button is ensured an operation -rich operation. Linear aperture ring on Sony version enables smooth, silent aperture adjustment for professional video recording.
Both lenses have a accurate metal mount (e-mount and z-mount) with a USB-C firmware port for full exf data transfer and fast updates in only 30 seconds. The 62 mm filter is compatible with all the common filters of the thread company.
Roleley AF 85mm F/1.8 is now available for pre-order for Sony Fee and Nikon Z for € 299 (RRP € 349) www.rollei.de/rollei-objektiv The official sales launch is July 9, 2025. The delivery of pre-ordered lenses will not start from July 7, 2025, to ensure that pre-orderrs receive a new lens before their market launch.
