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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II Lens for Leica M

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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II Lens for Leica M
Key Features
  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Revised Triplet Optical Design
  • Coated Schott Optical Glass
Characterized by its distinct soap bubble bokeh, and reënvisioned with a close-focusing function, the Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II from Meyer-Optik Gorlitz is an update to a classic, vintage lens, and designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder 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.
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 II Overview

Characterized by its distinct soap bubble bokeh, and reënvisioned with a close-focusing function, the Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II from Meyer-Optik Gorlitz is an update to a classic, vintage lens, and designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder 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.

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 designed for full-frame and 35mm Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras.
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 15.75" 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.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 II Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Leica M
Angle of View
46°
Minimum Focus Distance
15.75" / 40.01 cm
Optical Design
3 Elements in 3 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
12
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.795 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.3 x 6.6 x 4.7"

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 II Reviews

Front moving element?

By o
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-23

How do you activate the close focus front moving element on this lens?

Great character

By Lam
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-04

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.

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Does this lens couple with the Leica M ...

Does this lens couple with the Leica M Rangefinder? I know that the 30mm does not. But this description is vague.
Asked by: Michael
No the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II Lens for Leica M is not rangefinder coupled.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2023-09-16
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