Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30Mm F/3.5 Ii Nikon F Lens

Meyer-optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm F/3.5 Ii Nikon F Lens

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Based on a classic optical design, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II Nikon F Lensfrom Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II Nikon F Lensis a compact wide-angle prime designed for Nikon F-mount cameras. The revised five elements, five groups configuration produces a high degree of sharpness along with a distinct artistic quality for a smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas to suit shallow depth of field shooting. Individual elements are made from coated Schott and O'Hara optical glasses in order to produce vibrant colors and high contrast in a variety of lighting conditions. This lens is also characterized by its manual focus operation, short 6.3" minimum focusing distance, and a 10-blade diaphragm that produces circular out of focus highlights.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22 Coated Schott and O'Hara Optical Glass Manual Focus Design 10 AR-Coated Aperture Blades

Key Specs
Focal Length	30mm
Maximum Aperture	f/3.5
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	52 mm (Front)
Parameters
Maximum Aperture	f/3.5
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Angle of View	71°
Minimum Focus Distance	6.3" / 16 cm
Optical Design	5 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	10
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	52 mm (Front)
Weight	9.5 oz / 270 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	3.195 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.2 x 6.5 x 4.6"

Version II of this lens sees an improved optical design to achieve greater contrast and resolution, along with a redeveloped mechanical design with smoother operation and a more streamlined form factor.

Compact wide-angle prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs but is also compatible with DX models where it will provide a 45mm equivalent focal length.

Five elements, five groups optical design realizes a high degree of sharpness and vivid rendition of colors. This optical design also contributes to a pleasing, distinctive bokeh quality that suits selective focus shooting.

Coated Schott and O'Hara glass are used for high clarity and contrast, as well as reduced lens flare and ghosting.

Manual focus design affords an impressive minimum focusing distance of just 6.3" to suit photographing close-up subjects.

Ten AR-coated diaphragm blades help produce an artistic and distinctly circular bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it rangerfinder coupled?

A: This lens is not rangefinder coupled.

Q: 2. what country are these made in?

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for Leica M is made in Germany.

Q: 3. What is the country of origin?

A: OPC Optical Precision Components Europe GmbH based in Bad Kreuznach, Germany

Q: 4. Will this lens be offered with the Fuji GFX mount?

A: I'm sorry, no, that would be a separate purchase.

Q: 5. The photo shows f16 and the text says f22 for max?? Which is it??

A: The minimum aperture is f/22, what you see in the photo is the depth of field scale, not the aperture ring. Basically it is not particularly necessary to show f/22 on the DOF scale.

Q: 6. Does this lens cover full frame or super35?

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II Lens for Sony E-Mount covers full frame.

Q: 7. Do I need to buy an adapter for Leica CL?

A: No adapter is needed. It will fit the Leica CL directly.

Q: 8. What is lens magnification factor?

A: This lens has minimum focus distance of 2.46 ' - but it is not a macro lens

Q: 9. does the M mount version of this lens have rangefinder coupling - can you focus this with the leica rangefinder (not LV)?

A: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for Leica M doesn't have rangefinder coupling and all focusing has to be done via the live view.

Q: 10. What is the Minimum Focus Distance?

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for Sony E minimum focusing distance is 2.3 feet.

JJ	04/09/2024
[30mm] This is a great optic, full of character that inspires you as you work with it. If I could wish for one improvement, however, it would be to decrease its MFD. If you could shoot closer to the subject this lens would be legendary.... Still, I highly recommend this lens! 5

o	29/08/2024
[30mm] Worthy of the Lydith name 5

Lam	17/07/2024
[3.195 lb] Waited awhile to get this lens but it was worth the wait. If you are buying this lens then you will already know it is not the sharpest lens wide open but that’s not what people are buying this lens for. With that being said, if you stop it down to f/4 it is tack sharp. So onto why people buy this lens, ofcourse it is for the soap bubble bokeh and unique rendering of the triplet design. The build quality is exceptional compared to Zeiss and Voigtlander lenses. Currently adapted to my Fuji XT-3 and loving the result, although I imagine the bokeh would be even better on a FF which I cannot wait to try out but you also utilize the best part of the lens when adapting to an APS-C camera. The image quality and especially the rendering that this lens gives is beyond what I’ve expected. If you want to get more creative or add a little flair to your photography, then definitely give this one a try. Will update with more thoughts once I find a suitable FF camera to test it out with. 5

o	24/05/2024
[f/3.5] How do you activate the close focus front moving element on this lens? 5

Marc	27/04/2024
[Manual Focus] Very practical lense smaller and ligther than modern AF lenses. 5

George	24/04/2024
[3.195 lb] yes, it can have chromatic abberation. yes, it can be hard to focus. yes, it has character, and yes, i love this lens. if you are looking for something a little different from all the clinically correct lenses out there, try this one. 5

Donald	30/11/-0001
[f/3.5] I ove the way this Lydith renders, excellent detail wide open but with a soft glow. Stop it dow to f/5.6 and it get amazingly sharp, although still a bit mushy in the corners. It is proving outstanding for head/shoulders portraits wide open and nice for landscapes stopped down to f/5.6 to f/11. Its optical design is old but then that what I bought it for. Fabrication quality is excellent, beautifully made. My old wish would be that they make it rangefinder couple for Leica M cameras (none of M digital cameras support live view). One buys this lens for what it is, and it is not like a late version Leica lens yet it has its own qualities one can take advantage of. Considering it is a lens made in Germany by skilled craftsmen just as Leica lenses are, the price is not bad at all. Just realize what you are buying is old school optical design in a beautiful modern package. 5