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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II

Canon EF

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II

Focal length
58 mm
Aperture
f/1.9
Weight
270 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
71 mm

At a Glance

With 58 mm and an f/1.9 aperture, the Primoplan for Canon EF is a full frame standard prime. It is focused manually and weighs 270 g. The large opening makes it usable in low light. Everyday and street photography fit as well.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
58 mm
Max. focal length
58 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.9
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.9
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
5
Groups
4
Weight
270 g (0.6 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Length
71 mm (2.8 in)
Diameter
–

Manufacturer data: meyer-optik-goerlitz.com, meyer-optik-goerlitz.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II fit?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 93 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 IIMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IILensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Zeiss Otus 55mm F1.4
Focal length58 mm58 mm56 mm55 mm
Max. aperturef/1.9f/1.5f/1.6f/1.4
Weight270 g445 g400 g1,030 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm62 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm70 cm13 cm50 cm
Length71 mm95 mm95 mm127.3 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II: FAQ

Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II have autofocus?

No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II have image stabilization?

No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II weigh?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II weighs 270 g.

What filter size does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II use?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 93 mm in full-frame terms.

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