It’s one of the more popular vintage lenses: the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8. It’s famous for its soap bubble bokeh.
You either love the effect, or you hate it. I decided to buy one and used it on a Canon EOS R5. I want to tell you about my findings.
Using vintage lenses on modern mirrorless cameras is nothing new. There is a large fanbase for the effects you can achieve when using these lenses. A few lenses stand out and can be considered famous.
The first is the Helios 44 58mm f/2, well known for its swirly bokeh. The second is the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 with its soap bubble bokeh.
The popularity of the latter resulted in ridiculous prices, ranging from $300 to $500, or even higher, depending on its condition. Many wonder if this lens is worth the price. I managed to get my hands on one that set me back $250, which seems reasonable.
Fortunately, it turned out to be in great condition. Definitely not mint, but very usable with clean and clear glass inside. The Meyer-Optik company was founded in 1896 in Görlitz, Germany.
Optician Hugo Meyer, together with Heinrich Schätze, became known as a lens manufacturer in the first 20 years. Starting in 1952, the well-known Trioplan triplets were produced. The last Trioplan 2.
8/100mm was manufactured in 1964. After some investigation, I believe mine was built somewhere between 1954 and 1958. When Meyer-Optik was integrated into the VEB Pentacon company in 1971, the brand disappeared.
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