Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 Praktina - Good Condition | Sharp Vintage Wide Angle with 10-Blade Aperture

This Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 is a highly regarded East German wide-angle prime, presented here in the vintage Praktina breech-lock mount. Known for its sharpness and distinct character, the Lydith is a favorite among manual lens enthusiasts. The 10-blade aperture creates smooth, circular bokeh, while the optical design delivers high contrast and excellent center resolution. This specific version is designed for Praktina FX cameras but can be adapted to modern mirrorless systems with the correct adapter.

• Distinctive Optical Design: Features a 5-element formula that produces a sharp image with a unique "3D pop" and rich color rendition.

• 10-Blade Aperture: A hallmark of the Lydith, ensuring perfectly circular highlights even when stopped down, ideal for creative photography.

• Praktina Mount: The specific breech-lock mount for the professional Praktina system; requires a dedicated Praktina adapter for digital use.

• Preset Aperture: Allows for smooth, clickless aperture control, which is excellent for video use and precise exposure setting.

• Close Focusing: Capable of focusing down to approximately 33cm, allowing for dynamic close-up shots with a wide perspective.

• Solid Construction: Built with an all-metal barrel that is compact, durable, and tactilely pleasing to use.

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition. The lens barrel shows normal signs of age and handling, such as minor paint loss or wear on the grip rings. The aperture and focus scales are legible.

• Optics: Good condition. The glass is generally clean. As with most vintage lenses, there may be minor internal dust or slight cleaning marks, but these do not impact image quality. No fungus, haze, or separation.

• Mechanics: The focus ring turns smoothly. The preset aperture mechanism functions correctly, and the 10 blades are snappy and oil-free.

Specialist Note "The Lydith 30mm is often cited as Meyer-Optik's sharpest wide-angle lens, even rivaling the more expensive Zeiss Flektogon in center sharpness. The Praktina mount version is a bit harder to find than the M42 or EXA versions and is built to the high standards of the professional Praktina system. Its 10-blade diaphragm gives it a rendering style that is both sharp and artistic. It is a superb lens for landscapes and street photography on modern cameras."

What's Included

• Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 Lens (Praktina Mount)

• Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap

Technical Specifications

• Mount: Praktina FX Bayonet/Breech-lock

• Focal Length: 30mm

• Aperture Range: f/3.5 – f/22

• Aperture Blades: 10

• Optical Construction: 5 elements

• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 0.33m

• Filter Thread: 49mm

• Weight: Approx. 190g