Myer Optik has made a name for themselves by launching vintage lens revivals on Kickstarter, but it’s been announced now that they have a new lens for pre-order that is NOT going to go through the Kickstarter circuit.
That lens is their new Somnium II 85mm F1. 5. This new lens will feature a ‘swirly bokeh’ that Meyer Optik describes as ‘magical’ for its ability to draw an image like a paintbrush. . thephoblographer.com
While touted to be an advanced version of the rare Primoplan 75 lens, the Meyer Optik P75II art and bokeh lens is more than just for portraits. In a recent video by Meyer Optik Goerlitz, we get to see how this improved version holds up for making videos. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-19 11:00
Meyer Optik’s renaissance—starting with the special Trioplan ‘soap bubble bokeh’—has been nothing short of spectacular… and it’s not over yet. In a bid to continue growing, the company is bringing back yet another lens from its storied past: the Primoplan 58mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2016-09-10 00:14
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