Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II Leica R

Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II Leica R | A bright standard lens for available light

Choosing a standard lens can be frustrating when you want a clear, familiar angle of view and the option to work in lower light. The Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II gives you a 58mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.9, in a lens for Leica R. It suits photographers who prefer to make framing choices themselves and want aperture to play a visible part in the picture. Use it for portraits, everyday subjects or available-light scenes; the focal length offers a straightforward starting point, while the wide maximum aperture lets in more light and can soften the background when focus is precise. This is a considered option for someone drawn to this particular focal length and aperture, rather than a zoom lens that covers several views. Its appeal is in those specific choices, not a promise of one look for every subject.

Working with the wide aperture

In dimmer conditions, opening the aperture can help you keep a faster shutter speed or avoid raising ISO as much. The trade-off is that less of the scene will be in focus, so take care with focus when your subject is close or moving. If you want more of the scene sharp, use a smaller aperture and allow for the extra light that requires. That gives you room to choose between gathering light and keeping more depth in focus.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Meyer Optik Görlitz
• Model: Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II
• Focal length: 58mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.9
• Mount: Leica R