Rollei AF 35mm F1,8 Nikon Z

I’ve been using this lens for street portraits and the wide f/1.8 aperture lets me shoot in dim evening light without raising the ISO too high. The manual focus ring has a nice damped feel, which makes pulling focus for video smooth and precise.

The autofocus locks on fast enough that I’ve stopped worrying about missing candid shots, and the f/1.8 blur at 35mm is gorgeous for portraits. Video work feels equally smooth, and the whole thing balances nicely on my Z6 III without being front-heavy.

I’ve been using this lens for street portraits, and the f/1.8 aperture gives such a clean separation between subject and background. The autofocus is quiet and locks on quickly even in dim light.