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...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Thursday, 12 June