85 mm portrait focal length - natural proportions without distortion
F/1.8 aperture - Sharp at open aperture and creamy, perfectly round bokeh thanks to 11 blades
VAF series - high-resolution for mirrorless full-frame cameras
HFT-X coating - reduces ghosting & flare, maintains contrast
STM autofocus - fast, quiet + face/eye tracking for photo & video
Full metal housing - robust, high-quality - and still only 477 g
Optics 10 elements / 7 groups - 2 ED and 2 HR lenses for high edge sharpness & minimal CA
Intuitive operation - AF/MF switch, freely assignable FN button
0.85 m focusing distance - 0.12× magnification for detailed close-ups
Metal E-mount - precise fit, with EXIF transmission
USB-C firmware port - updates in 30 seconds
62 mm filter thread - compatible with all common ND and effect filters
Lens type | Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX, full size |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Weight | 477 g |
Item number | 59282762 |
Manufacturer | Rollei |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer No. | 12040 |
Release date | 9.7.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 424 of 3452 |
Colour | Black |
Minimum focus distance | 0.85 m |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Focal length | 85 mm |
Min. focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Aperture | 1.80 f/ |
Min. aperture | 16 f/ |
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX, full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 11x |
Filter thread | 62 mm |
Number of lenses | 10 |
Number of lens groups | 7 |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Internal focusing, Lens hood |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Min. focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Filter thread | 62 mm |
CO₂ emissions | 1.58 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.11 |
Weight | 477 g |
Length | 96 mm |
Diameter | 80 mm |
Length | 15.60 cm |
Width | 14.50 cm |
Height | 11.50 cm |
Weight | 827 g |
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Rollei lenses for mirrorless system cameras are actually nothing new. Until now, however, the company has relied on a co-operation with the manufacturer Viltrox. With the AF 85 mm F/1.8, Rollei is now presenting its first own lens for system cameras. And this is only the beginning, as the new VAF series is to be expanded step by step in the future...
The new portrait focal length from Rollei produces images with a real character of their own and a high recognition value. The bokeh at open aperture is perfect without compromising on resolution. We are looking forward to this first addition to the family soon!