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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II

Canon EF

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
200 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
60 mm

At a Glance

This standard prime for Canon EF offers a 50 mm focal length at f/2.8 and is focused manually. It is compact at 200 g, with a length and diameter of 60 mm each. The 40 cm minimum focus distance and the effect-lens design point to portraits, creative work and travel.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Portraits
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
3
Groups
3
Weight
200 g (0.44 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)
Diameter
60 mm (2.36 in)

Manufacturer data: meyer-optik-goerlitz.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II fit?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 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 80 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

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 Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II compared

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

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 IISchneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HMZeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2f/2
Weight200 g1,400 g530 g730 g
Filter diameter52 mm95 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm65 cm24 cm24 cm
Length60 mm128 mm88 mm75 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II: FAQ

Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II have autofocus?

No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II have image stabilization?

No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 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 Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II weigh?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II weighs 200 g. It is 60 mm long with a diameter of 60 mm.

What filter size does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II use?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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