Overview

The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Telemegor 400 mm f/5.5 is a large, intimidating lens best used on a tripod due to its weight. Optically, it is soft and low contrast wide open at f/5.5, but improves significantly when stopped down; one user reports a 'luminous and soft quality' at f/8 with good sharpness. The optimum aperture range is f/11 to f/16. Build quality appears solid, with a built-in tripod mount. It suits photographers needing an affordable 400mm manual focus lens for tripod-based work, especially those who enjoy a vintage rendering.