Overview

The Rollei Rolleinar 55 mm f/1.4 MC is a fast standard lens for Rollei SL35 and compatible mounts. Optically, it offers good sharpness in the center wide open, but corners are soft and improve only on stopping down. Chromatic aberration and flare can be issues, though the multicoating helps contrast. Build quality is solid with a smooth focus ring, but the lens is heavy and the aperture ring can be stiff. It suits photographers who value a fast aperture for low-light work and don't mind some optical compromises for a classic rendering.