Overview

The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan V 58mm f/1.9 is a reissued manual-focus lens known for its beautiful soap bubble bokeh and swirly out-of-focus rendering. Optically, it is sharp in the center wide open, with sharpness improving when stopped down, but corners remain soft. Colors are pleasing, though contrast is lower wide open. Build quality is excellent with a metal body and smooth focusing, but lacks weather sealing and electronic contacts. It is best suited for mirrorless cameras with good focus aids and for photographers seeking a characterful, vintage look rather than clinical sharpness.