Characterized by its distinct soap bubble bokeh, and reënvisioned with a close-focusing function, the Meyer-Optik Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II Canon EF Lensfrom Meyer-Optik Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II Canon EF Lensis an update to a classic, vintage lens, and designed for Canon EF-mount cameras. Version II of this normal-length, manual-focus prime utilizes a revised triplet optical design to produce a distinguished image quality with strong colors and central sharpness, along with improved contrast and higher resolution rendering. Also, twelve aperture blades further help to produce smooth circular bokeh that is the lens's calling card. Differing from the classic design of the century-old predecessor, this lens does feature modern coated Schott glass optics for notable contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Revised Triplet Optical Design    Coated Schott Optical Glass    Distinct Soap Bubble Bokeh    Manual Focus Design    Minimum Focus Distance: 15.7"    Filter Thread: 52mm    12 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.

Normal-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however is also compatible with APS-C models where it will provide an 80mm equivalent focal length.

Using a traditional triplet optical design, this three-element, three-group lens produces a uniquely classic image quality coupled with a distinct "soap bubble" bokeh quality.

Coated Schott glass is used for high clarity and contrast, as well as reduced lens flare and ghosting.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 15.7" away.

Twelve diaphragm blades help produce an artistic and distinctly circular bokeh quality.

Front 52mm filter thread is consistent throughout the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz version II lens series.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. In the specs, it is put forth that the angle of view is 20 degrees. This should be about 40 degrees. Is there something wrong?

A: For a 58mm lens focused at infinity used on a full-frame 36x24mm sensor, the angle of view across the width of the sensor would be approximately 34.48°, while the angle of view across the height of the sensor would be approximately 23.38°, and the diagonal angle of view across the sensor would be approximately 40.91°.

Q: 2. Does this do autofocus at all or just manual?

A: This is a manual focus lens that is not able to autofocus.

Q: 3. what is the minimum focal length? Curious how close the subjects the lens can come into focus

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II Lens for Sony E is a fixed focal length lens. As such, the focal length of the lens is 100mm. The minimum focus distance of this lens is 3.28 feet (1 meter).

Q: 4. Will these work with anamorphic adaptors?

A: Yes, this lens will work with a compatible anamorphic adapter.

Q: 5. What is the length of this lens?

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm lens is 115mm long.

Q: 6. Is this a Full Frame lens?

A: Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100 f2.8 II Lens for Nikon Z is a full frame lens.

Q: 7. 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: 8. What is the Magnification/Reproduction ratio? I see others are using for Macro.

A: This has a 1:1 ratio.

Q: 9. Does this lens have a chip and provide exif info?

A: No, it is fully manual with no electronic contacts.

Q: 10. does this lens output exif data?

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens for Sony E does not output exif data.