Based on a classic optical design from more than 80 years ago, the Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II from Meyer-Optik Gorlitz is a unique slightly longer-than-normal-length prime lens for Leica L-mount cameras. Working in conjunction with the unique optical design is a bright f/1.9 maximum aperture, along with a manual focus design, that benefits the use of selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques. The aperture setting, along with a 14-blade diaphragm, also greatly affects the quality of bokeh, with wide-open settings generating a distinct swirly bokeh quality, and stopped down settings producing a more detailed, yet smooth blur. In regard to the optical layout, a simple five-element, four-group construction is featured, along with the use of Schott glass to produce a high degree of clarity. An O'Hara Anti Reflex Coating is also applied to reduce surface reflections, minimize flare, and increase contrast. Additionally, the lens features an anodized aluminum housing that is durable, lightweight, and contributes to smooth, silent focusing performance.

L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.9 to f/22    Central Dispersion & Converging Elements    Schott Glass, O'Hara Anti Reflex Coating    Manual Focus Design    Minimum Focus Distance: 2'    Filter Thread: 52mm    14 AR-Coated Aperture Blades

Slightly longer-than-normal-length prime is designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used on APS-C-format models where it will provide an 87mm equivalent focal length.

Fast f/1.9 maximum aperture allows for extensive control over depth of field, for working with selective focus techniques, and also benefits working in low-light conditions.

The optical design uses a five-element, four-group layout in which the central dispersion element is surrounded by two groups of converging elements, and the rear element has a biconvex converging design to produce notable smoothness and clarity.

Schott glass is used for high clarity and contrast, and each of the elements feature an O'Hara Anti Reflex Coating to suppress lens flare and ghosting for color neutrality.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2' away.

Fourteen diaphragm blades contribute to a smooth and distinct bokeh quality, which can be greatly adjusted by varying the aperture setting. When working at the maximum aperture, a unique swirly quality is present in out-of-focus elements, and when working with stopped down settings, a creamier bokeh quality is produced with greater detail in the blurred regions.

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the M version rangefinder coupled?

A: Due to the unique focal length of this lens, rangefinder focusing is not supported; manual focusing must be done using live view or zone focusing techniques.

Q: 2. Does it have a declicked aperture?

A: Yes, this lens would have a de-clicked aperture.

Q: 3. What is the country of origin?

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

Q: 4. When used with the Z8, will Focus peaking and zebra stripes be possible?

A: Focus peaking and zebra strips are a camera feature of the Nikon Z8 and can be used with any lens such as the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens for Nikon Z.

Q: 5. 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: 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. 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. Is it rangerfinder coupled?

A: This lens is not rangefinder coupled.

Q: 10. 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.