
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
A manual-focus standard prime for Nikon F, this 50 mm effect lens opens to f/2.8 on full frame. It is compact at 200 g and 60 mm long. Close focus reaches 40 cm, which makes it suitable for 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
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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II | Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM | Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 | Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Weight | 200 g | 1,400 g | 530 g | 660 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 95 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 40 cm | 65 cm | 24 cm | 24 cm |
| Length | 60 mm | 128 mm | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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 75 mm in full-frame terms.
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Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
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