The re-revived optical brand Meyer Optik Görlitz is set to release the first of its new lenses within the next couple of months and promises more `realistic and attractive´ prices for this model and those to come. New owners OPC Optics plan to offer `optimised´ versions of six of the existing Meyer Optik lenses as well as to introduce a completely new lens later this year.
Two lenses, the Somnium and the Nocturnus, have been dropped from the range since it was discovered they were modified third party lenses from Russian and Chinese manufacturers, OPC says, during a review of the whole portfolio of optics. The lenses that will be released will be:
Trioplan 100mm F2.8 II
Trioplan 50mm F2.9 II
Trioplan 35+ F2.8 II
Lydith 30mm F3.5 II
Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II
Primoplan 75mm F1.9 II
OPC Optics MD Timo Heinze says that each lens has been studied and assessed for optimization of both optical and mechanical design, and that improvements have been made - in resolution and contrast for the Trioplan 100 II. This will be the first lens to be released, followed by the Trioplan 50 II, the Lydith and then the Primoplan 75.
A completely new lens called the Primagon 50 F2.0 will follow `probably´ this year. This will be a completely new lens in every sense, as the original Meyer Optik Gorlitz only used this name for a 35mm lens.
This all sounds like positive news from the new owners of the brand, but plenty of goodwill from photographers will be needed as so many lost money backing the numerous and quick-fire Kickstarter and Indigogo campaigns launched by previous owner Net SE before it went bankrupt. The new company appears to be preparing to sell finished products direct from its own website though, so future purchasers won´t be taking such a risk.
While the press release below states that prices haven´t been finalised yet the company website is advertising the Trioplan 100 F2.8 II for EUR999, but it`s not accepting orders. The Trioplan 50 F2.9 II a ...
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