The Meyer Optik Primoplan 1.9/58mm is a beautiful, highly sought after prime lens that was manufactured between 1952 and 1959 by the Meyer-Optik company in East Germany. During that time Meyer-Optik Görlitz was famous for high end fast lenses. It is only in later years that the name Meyer-Optik was associated with lenses of mediocre quality, such as the Domiplan lens.
The price for a mint Primoplan has sky-rocketed in recent years as the lens is highly regarded by both photographers and collectors alike.
From time to time you come across a special lens that does not have amazing specs, yet you always end up using it. For me this special lens is the Meyer-Optik Primoplan lens. On paper it is nothing special. At f1.9 it is rather slow, the minimum focusing distance is not mind-blowing and the coating is certainly outdated. Yet I often catch myself opting for the Pimoplan. Why? Because it’s a great package.
The build quality and ergonomics are superb. As you would suspect from a 1950s lens there is not a single piece of plastic here. Everything is made out of metal and feels solid. The focusing is smooth and the aperture settings are click-less, making it a superb video lens.
The most famous aspect of the Primoplan is the stylish bokeh. And bokeh you get! A creamy twirling wonder bokeh. One of the best I have seen in my opinion. Yet when you stop the lens down a bit the image quality is super sharp.
Body is in good condition. Glass clean from scratches or wear (only light cleaning marks which have no affect on quality or sharpness). Iris blades are clean of oil. There is no haze, no fungus or dust inside. The diaphragm moves nicely at every aperture position. The diaphragm-control ring turns smoothly and accurate. The focusing turns smoothly and precise. I can send more detailed photos - just ask.
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