Based on a classic optical design, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II Sony E Lensfrom Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II Sony E Lensis a compact wide-angle prime designed for Sony E-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.

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

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 full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, however is also compatible with APS-C 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. 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: 2. What frame lines on a Leica MD Typ 262 will this lens bring up in the view finer?

A: This lens will not couple with the rangefinder focusing system in M series cameras, nor will it bring up frame lines in the viewfinder. All focusing would be done via Live View mode.

Q: 3. Do I need to buy an adapter for Leica CL?

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

Q: 4. Is it useable with a film camera"Nikon f2"? Focusing?

A: Being that the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II Lens for Nikon F is a fully manual lens, it is possible to use it on film SLR bodies such as a Nikon F2.

Q: 5. What is the entrance pupil spec for this lens?

A: Unfortunately, it seems Meyer-Optik has not published the technical data for the Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II. We will update this answer if and when more technical data on its optical design becomes available.

Q: 6. 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: 7. What are the front to back dimensions?

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II Lens for Canon RF is 71mm in length.

Q: 8. is this lens made in germany or japan or elsewhere?

A: As per our records, this lens is made in Germany. Please note that this is subject to change at any time.

Q: 9. Hi, which mount would allow for the most compatibility with various cameras using an adapter? Thanks.

A: Every camera company has their own mount and therefore there is no one adapter to buy. The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for Sony E can be used with any Sony E mount camera.

Q: 10. What is lens magnification factor?

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