
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 for Sony E full frame is a manual-focus standard prime. It has a 58 mm focal length and an f/1.9 maximum aperture. The minimum focus distance is 50 cm and the weight is 270 g. It suits 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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-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 | Lomography Joseph Petzval 55mm F1.7 Bokeh Control Art Lens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 58 mm | 58 mm | 56 mm | 55 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.5 | f/1.6 | f/1.7 |
| Weight | 270 g | 445 g | 400 g | – |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 70 cm | 13 cm | 70 cm |
| Length | 71 mm | 95 mm | 95 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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