This classic optical design is best known for its unmistakable “soap bubble” bokeh—an expressive rendering style that has made the Trioplan a favorite among photographers and filmmakers for decades. At 50mm, it offers a natural perspective well-suited for storytelling, portraiture, and environmental detail, capturing subjects with a balance of realism and artistic separation. Subtle light transitions, distinctive highlight outlines, and smooth focus roll-off give images a sense of atmosphere that goes beyond simple documentation.
Updated for modern digital capture, the revised optical formula preserves the Trioplan’s signature character while improving performance across the frame. When stopped down, the bokeh takes on a painterly quality that can feel more illustrative than photographic, lending itself to fine-art, travel, street, and nature imagery. Rather than aiming for clinical accuracy, this lens intentionally bridges the gap between documentation and artistic expression—delivering images with personality, texture, and emotional depth.
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 Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 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 Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 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 Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II Lens
- Front/Rear Caps
Updated warranty info coming soon.
- 2 Year Duclos Service+ Program.
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Image Circle* | Ø44mm* |
| Lens Mount | EF, N, X, E, M43, M42, M, K, L, Z, RF, R |
| Min. Focus | 0.2m |
| Front Dia. | |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
| Iris Blades | 12 |
| Optical Layout | 5 elements |
| Body Material | Anodized aluminum |
| Data Protocol | None (passive) |
| Length | 52mm (78mm mirrorless) |
| Weight | 270g - 300g |