Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z
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Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z
Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z
A versatile lens for street and everyday photography
The Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z lens offers the ideal focal length for everyday photography and documentary shots. The eleven-blade aperture ensures a high f/1.8 aperture and smooth background blur. Its advanced VAF design is compatible with full-frame mirrorless cameras and delivers high resolution across the entire image area. The lens offers quiet and precise focusing, while the special HFT-X coating maintains clear contrast without flare and ghosting. The all-metal body protects against damage, and the optical system consists of 11 elements in 8 groups. Operation is intuitive, and the metal Z-Mount ensures a stable attachment and EXIF data transfer.
Key features of the Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z Lens
- Natural perspective suitable for reportage and street photography (35mm focal length)
- f/1.8 aperture and 11 blades ensure high sharpness even when shooting with the aperture wide open
- The lens is optimised with a VAF construction
- HFT-X anti-reflective coating maintains contrast and suppresses flare in challenging light conditions
- STM autofocus ensures fast, quiet focusing with support for face and eye detection
- The Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z has a lightweight, all-metal body
- Intuitive controls directly on the lens
- Minimum focusing distance of 40cm allows for detailed close-up shots
- Metal Z-Mount ensures a firm connection to the camera
- Integrated USB-C port for quick firmware updates
- Compatibility with common filters (62mm thread)
35mm lens for natural perspective and reportage
A lens with a 35mm focal length is a classic type suitable for everyday use, especially for reportage photography. Its natural perspective is useful for documentary shots, street and portrait photography, and also allows for creative work with depth of field. The minimum focusing distance of 40cm enables detailed close-up shooting and expands its range of use—from detailed shots to wider reportage scenes.
f/1.8 aperture and smooth aperture control
The Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z lens is equipped with an f/1.8 aperture with eleven blades, ensuring a fast aperture and smooth background blur. This allows it to perform well even in poor light conditions.
Rollei for Nikon 35mm AF f/1.8 Z—Advanced optics and precise autofocus
Thanks to its advanced VAF optical design, the lens is optimised for full-frame mirrorless cameras and delivers high resolution across the entire image area—from the centre to the edges. The special HFT-X coating effectively eliminates flare and ghosting, maintaining clear contrast even when shooting against the light or in low-light conditions. The modern STM autofocus ensures smooth and precise focusing with support for face and eye recognition.
Durable lens construction and high-quality optical elements
The all-metal body, weighing 498 grams, protects the lens from damage and contributes to its long lifespan. The design prioritises both reliability and user comfort. The optical system (11 elements in 8 groups) includes 7 ED, 2 HR, and 2 aspherical lenses, which minimise optical aberrations and contribute to high sharpness, contrast, and faithful colour reproduction.
Practical controls and modern lens features
The aperture ring, AF/MF switch, and programmable FN button provide clear and intuitive control directly on the lens. The metal Z-Mount ensures a solid connection to the camera and full support for EXIF data transfer. The lens body features an integrated USB-C port for quick firmware updates without the need for additional accessories. The process takes approximately 30 seconds. A 62mm thread is available for using filters, allowing for better control over exposure and the final atmosphere of your images.
Technical specifications
- Lens construction: 8 groups / 11 lenses
- Number of aperture blades: 11
- AF motor: STM
- Connection: USB-C for firmware updates, FN button
- Compatible lens hood: RH 24-35
- Focusing mechanism: internal focusing
- Housing material: metal
What's in the box
- Rollei AF 35 mm F/1.8 Z
- RH 24-35 lens hood
- Front cap
- Z-mount rear cap
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Rollei GmbH & Co KG, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, Německo, [email protected], www.rollei.com
Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
