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    Rollei Rolleinar-MC 85 mm f/ 2.8
    Rollei Rolleinar-MC 85 mm f/ 2.8

    Rollei Rolleinar-MC 85 mm f/ 2.8

    85mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Rollei Rolleinar-MC 85mm f/2.8, optically a Carl Zeiss Sonnar design, delivers pleasing image quality wide open, with sharpness comparable to the Mamiya 85/2.8 (calvin83). Users report very good results, especially in portraits (caspert79, papasito). The lens uses a 4/4 Ernostar design, making it relatively compact (calvin83). Build and handling are typical for manual focus lenses of its era. It suits photographers seeking a compact, sharp portrait lens with classic rendering.