
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
As a standard prime for Leica M full frame, the Primoplan offers 58 mm and an f/1.9 maximum aperture. It is focused manually, with a minimum focus distance of 50 cm. At 270 g and 71 mm in length, it is meant for everyday shooting, street 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 Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.
Leica M-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II | Leica Summicron-M 66mm f/2 | Light Lens Lab 50mm F1.9 Rigid-ZS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 58 mm | 58 mm | 66 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.5 | f/2 | f/1.9 |
| Weight | 270 g | 445 g | 456 g | 263 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm | 49 mm | 39 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 70 cm | 100 cm | 70 cm |
| Length | 71 mm | 95 mm | 60.1 mm | 45 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.
Similar lenses
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II
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Leica Summicron-M 66mm f/2
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Carl Zeiss Planar T* 2/50 ZM
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