The Primoplan 58 f1.9 II revives one of the most distinctive vintage lens designs of the 20th century, reimagined for modern digital workflows. Originally developed over 80 years ago by Meyer-Optik’s Paul Schäfter, the lens is best known for its unique rendering and remarkably flexible bokeh characteristics. Wide open at f/1.9, highlights swirl and separate with a dreamlike quality, while stopping down reveals a smoother, more structured blur with gentle transitions. A 14-blade aperture maintains rounded highlights across the range, contributing to a cinematic sense of depth and separation in both still and motion applications.
Engineered with a modern optical formula by Dr. Wolf-Dieter Prenzel, the updated design preserves the lens’s historic character while optimizing performance for contemporary sensors. Premium glass elements and advanced coatings ensure consistent sharpness and contrast, while the classic five-element construction delivers subtle glow and depth throughout the frame.
Available in a wide range of mount options including Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, and more. (Mounts are not user-interchangeable.)
The Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II pairs great with the Cine-Mod - a procedure pioneered by Duclos Lenses that provides a variety of cinema style features. Our team can perform the Cine-Mod to prior to shipping out your lens. Simply add the Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Cine-Mod.
Confidence included! Every lens purchased from Duclos Lenses has been checked for quality by our expert cinema lens technicians. This process ensures you only receive the best that Meyer Optik Görlitz has to offer. Learn more about our QC Process.
Every new lens purchased from Duclos Lenses includes 2 years of our Service+ Program. Enjoy routine checkups and maintenance from the technicians who know your lenses best, keeping your optics clean, calibrated, and ready for every project. Learn more about Service+.
- Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens
- Front/Rear Caps
Updated warranty info coming soon.
- 2 Year Duclos Service+ Program.
| Focal Length | 58mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Image Circle* | Ø44mm* |
| Lens Mount | EF, N, X, E, M43, M42, M, K, L, Z, RF, R |
| Min. Focus | 0.5m |
| Front Dia. | |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
| Iris Blades | 14 |
| Optical Layout | 5 elements, 4 groups |
| Body Material | Anodized aluminum |
| Data Protocol | None (passive) |
| Length | 53mm (71mm mirrorless) |
| Weight | 230g - 270g |