Meyer-Optik Trioplan 50Mm F/2.8 Ii M42 Lens

Meyer-optik Trioplan 50mm F/2.8 Ii M42 Lens

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Characterized by its distinct soap bubble bokeh, and reënvisioned with a close-focusing function, the Meyer-Optik Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II M42 Lensfrom Meyer-Optik Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II M42 Lensis an update to a classic, vintage lens, and designed for M42-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.

M42 Screw 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

Key Specs
Focal Length	50mm
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
Lens Mount	M42
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	52 mm (Front)
Parameters
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Lens Mount	M42
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Angle of View	46°
Minimum Focus Distance	15.7" / 0.4 m
Optical Design	3 Elements in 3 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	12, Rounded
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	52 mm (Front)
Packaging Info
Package Weight	2.83 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.2 x 6.5 x 4.7"

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 35mm-format M42 screw mount SLRs.

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. Does this lens support EXIF?

A: I'm sorry, no.

Q: 2. For the Fuji X-mount, does the lens have an extended barrel like on the primoplans (to account for mirrorless sensors)?

A: No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for FUJIFILM X is a mirrorless design. designed for mirrorless camera. It is not an SLR design that has been adapted to work with mirrorless. As such, it does not need that barrel extension.

Q: 3. What is the country of origin?

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

Q: 4. I would like to know the following, I have a Nikon Z6 if I add the FTZ adapter, does this lens work without problems?

A: This is a manual lens, with manual Aperture and Focus control. It will behave the same way on the adapter without any issues.

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

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

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 is the weight of this lens?

A: 5.3oz.

Q: 8. what is the size and weight of this lens?

A: Diameter 64 mm Length 36 mm Filter Thread 49 mm Weight 150 g

Q: 9. Does this lens couple with the Leica M Rangefinder? I know that the 30mm does not. But this description is vague.

A: No the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II Lens for Leica M is not rangefinder coupled.

Q: 10. Is this lens can use Hasselblad X1D ll 50C Camera?

A: The Hasselblad X1D II 50C uses the Hasselblad X mount, not a Fuji X mount. This 38mm Hasselblad less can be used instead: https://bhpho.to/3ADmIVR

Bhushan	01/07/2024
[2.83 lb] As said by some expects many times in past - 'You Love it or you hate it'. I am not the technical person to do dissection of lens and come up with details about how it is made and what’s magical inside it to get Soap Bubble Effect (dreamy bokeh) For me, I wanted to lost myself in the dreamy bokeh. That’s the wish and it came true when I found 1 last copy left in stock at B&H. I had a chat with the service representative and ordered it immediately. I was shocked to get it in mere 7 days in lockdown time (Covid Crisis). Its shipped from USA to UK, though Germany is near UK, but the manufacturer didn’t have this in stock. I had concerns about shipment but it came before time. Lens is well made and feels solid to handle. Its packaging is super awesome. The way it’s packed is very nice. When you unbox the package, you may find the outbox is just a piece of cardboard. Beauty lies inside the box, when the first layer was uncovered, I was mesmerized by the main box. It reminded me of the box in which my mum used to keep gold jewellery in India. A velvet packing inside with lens and lens hood. Lens hood has got threads to fix to the lens. The Aperture ring is very smooth to operate. It's click-less and a boon for videographers. See attached videos. It is super easy to use an aperture ring to increase or decrease the f-stop values. For me, I am not going to go beyond F4 as I bought this lens for art work especially Macro and also for some artistic model shoots. I got his lens for soap bubble effect and I will keep it mostly at F2.8 for all my Macro work. At F2.8 it's super awesome, it generates magical soap bubbles. It’s all a matter of the direction of the light source and you are done, rest is magic of aperture blades and elements within the lens. You make composition, get focus by physically moving forward or backward if doing handheld photography and then just click the shutter button. Focus ring is smoo with a ideal kind of resistance which makes it a joy to operate 5

Peter	21/06/2024
[2.83 lb] I wanted to try a manual lens on my A7r IV. This lens is much sharper than my Sony 40mm G lens. On par with the Batis (albeit manual focus). It is extremely well built and the aperture can can declick for video. I'll be adding more from this line to my kit. 5

Lam	07/06/2024
[50mm] 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

Yoshiyuki	26/04/2024
[12, Rounded] This reprint lens has some advantages over the original model. - Shortest shooting distance - No mount adapter required - Low lens distortion (personal impression) And, the bubble bokeh comes out firmly as well as the old one. I like it very much to exclude its price. 5