Meyer Optik 58mm f/1.9 II

Bring your photography to new heights with the Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens for Leica L, a high-quality, professional-grade lens that has been hailed as one of the most innovative lenses ever developed. This lens is a reimagining of the original Primoplan 58 f1.9, a groundbreaking creation by the esteemed Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schafter, which q... moreuickly gained a legendary reputation among global photographers.The Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens is renowned for its versatile bokeh effects, a sought-after feature that adds depth and dimension to your images. At maximum aperture, the bokeh effect swirls, creating a magical fusion of lights. When stopped down, the bokeh becomes 'creamy', offering a hint of detail in the blur. The smooth transition from focus to blur, coupled with the 14 aperture blades that render lights as almost circular, gives your images a unique sense of depth and richness.This reliable and durable lens owes its exceptional image quality to its innovative design. A central dispersion lens is surrounded by two groups of lenses, each acting as a converging lens. The rear group features a single biconvex converging lens, ensuring a subtle brilliance across the entire frame. This design, refined by Dr. Wolf-Dieter Prenzel from Gorlitz, has been adapted to meet the demands of digital photography while preserving the world-famous character of the original Primoplan 58 f1.9.The Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens is constructed with high-quality glasses and perfect coatings, providing optical brilliance and longevity. This lens is designed to withstand the rigors of daily use, making it a worthy investment for photographers seeking a lens that delivers consistently excellent performance over time. Experience the blend of tradition and innovation with the Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens for Leica L.

One Of The Most Exciting Lenses Ever Developed.The initial Primoplan 58 f1.9 was developed by the brilliant Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schafter 80 years ago. Its light intensity of 1:1.9, which was considered extremely high back then, made the Primoplan 58 f1.9 one of the most exciting lenses of its time. The Primoplan 58 f1.9 gained its legendary r... moreeputation among photographers around the world in no time at all.The Most Versatile BokehThe lens has always been known for its extensive range of bokeh effects. With maximum aperture, the bokeh effect swirls and the lights flow into each other as if by magic. When stopped down, it is 'creamy' with slight detail in the blur. The smooth progression from focus to blur gives images a sense of depth. 14 aperture blades even blur the lights and depict them as almost circular.Exceptional Design for Exceptional ImagesThe breathtaking images taken with the Primoplan 58 f1.9 II are down to its unusual design, in which a central dispersion lens is flanked by two groups of lenses, each acting as a converging lens. The rear group consists of a single biconvex converging lens, resulting in a subtle brilliance over the entire frame. The new design was developed by Dr. Wolf-Dieter Prenzel from Gorlitz and adapted to the needs of digital photography, all the while preserving the world famous character of the Primoplan 58 f1.9. Highquality glasses including perfect coatings provide the optical brilliance.