
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
The Primoplan is a standard prime with a 58 mm focal length for L-Mount full frame. Its f/1.9 aperture gathers plenty of light, which helps when it gets dark. It focuses manually and no closer than 50 cm. It fits everyday shooting, street photography and low light.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
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
- 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
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 L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II | Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 | Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 58 mm | 58 mm | 56 mm | 58 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.5 | f/1.6 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 270 g | 445 g | 400 g | 595 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 70 cm | 13 cm | 18.5 cm |
| Length | 71 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 117 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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 87 mm in full-frame terms.
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