Meyer 35mm 2.8 lens for Pentax

**BigMackCam** · 01-30-2022, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

The name also includes "Goerlitz", but it's not made there either. Methinks these folk have already blown their credibility.

True... but that's just a brand name; not so different from Pentax as a brand name on cameras made by Ricoh. I'd like to see evidence that this new Trioplan is anything other than a triplet. If it has at least one element fewer or greater than three, they've lost the plot...

lytrytyr · 01-30-2022, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'd like to see evidence that this new Trioplan is anything other than a triplet.

From

https://www.search-manual.com/meyer-optik-gorlitz-trioplan-35-35mm-f-2-8-len...-428489-manual

"Based on a traditional triplet optical design, this lens uses two additional elements to realize a well-corrected image quality"

Mistral75 · 01-30-2022, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

From

https://www.search-manual.com/meyer-optik-gorlitz-trioplan-35-35mm-f-2-8-len...-428489-manual

"Based on a traditional triplet optical design, this lens uses two additional elements to realize a well-corrected image quality"

This is about the Trioplan 35+ (note the "+") from the net SE era, which was launched as an addition to their Trioplan 35, not about this one (Trioplan 35 II).

**BigMackCam** · 01-30-2022, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

From

https://www.search-manual.com/meyer-optik-gorlitz-trioplan-35-35mm-f-2-8-len...-428489-manual

"Based on a traditional triplet optical design, this lens uses two additional elements to realize a well-corrected image quality"

Absolutely unbelievable... A five element triplet. I've seen it all now...

@BarneyL - my apologies for doubting you

EDIT: So, is it actually 35mm f/2, or have they made that up too?

BarneyL · 01-30-2022, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

This is about the Trioplan 35+ (note the "+") from the net SE era, which was launched as an addition to their Trioplan 35, not about this one (Trioplan 35 II).

That is a good point. I might have mistaken the '+' version with 'II'. Now that I'm googling it, I can't find anything official about the elements/groups composition of the lens, so I retract my original statement.

**BigMackCam** · 01-30-2022, 09:58 AM

Interesting to see that Sony E-mount users have another option in the recently-released Zenitar 35mm f/2... seven elements in five groups, but apparently produces bubble bokeh for those who wish it. Supposedly priced at 700 euro, but I see it available on Zenit's own website at 623 euro...

World first review of Zenitar 35mm f/2 for Sony E mount - sonyalpharumors

Zenitar 35mm f/2 lens

stevebrot · 01-30-2022, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

The name also includes "Goerlitz", but it's not made there either. Methinks these folk have already blown their credibility.

Is my memory correct that their product is made in Korea by Samyang. One thing that is certain is that they don't sell reissue of classic designs.

Steve

**BigMackCam** · 01-30-2022, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Is my memory correct that their product is made in Korea by Samyang. One thing that is certain is that they don't sell reissue of classic designs.

From this at Photorumours, dated 27th of this month:

Quote:

“We are very pleased to now be able to introduce the Trioplan 35 II and are starting very positively into a new and hopefully more normal, year,” said Timo Heinze, Managing Director OPC Optics. “After we started with our new manufactory in Hamburg last quarter, the Trioplan 35 II is the first lens that will be manufactured there from the beginning.”

**TwoUptons** · 01-30-2022, 01:19 PM

Wasn't part of their initial resurrection that they were a blend of German and Korean expertise?

I guess I figured that implied some of the design/components came from Korea while the assembly was in Germany.

Maybe I'm mixing them up with someone else...

-Eric

lytrytyr · 01-30-2022, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

This is about the Trioplan 35+ (note the "+") from the net SE era, which was launched as an addition to their Trioplan 35, not about this one (Trioplan 35 II).

It's the same issue: "Trio" in the name, yet having five elements.

lytrytyr · 01-30-2022, 01:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

in a world where a camera company whose name is inspired by a pentaprism would actually produce cameras without one

PENTAX: pentaprism axed!

Mistral75 · 01-30-2022, 01:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Is my memory correct that their product is made in Korea by Samyang. One thing that is certain is that they don't sell reissue of classic designs.

Steve

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Wasn't part of their initial resurrection that they were a blend of German and Korean expertise?

I guess I figured that implied some of the design/components came from Korea while the assembly was in Germany.

Maybe I'm mixing them up with someone else...

-Eric

I think you are mixing up with Irix: supposedly designed in Switzerland (the company behind the Irix trademark is TH Swiss AG) and manufactured in Korea. 'Swiss precision and Korean ingenious solutions make a powerful mix' is their motto.

Samyang is not their manufacturer but the founder and CEO of TH Swiss AG, a Pole named Hubert Grzegorz Adamczyk, is also the CEO of a company called Delta, which used to be the European distributor of Samyang until 2014 and became then their exclusive distributor in Poland.

**luftfluss** · 01-30-2022, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

PENTAX: pentaprism axed!

Mistral75 · 01-30-2022, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

It's the same issue: "Trio" in the name, yet having five elements.

Indeed but that was under the prior ownership, during 'the net SE era'.

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01-30-2022, 09:25 AM	#16
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,690	Originally posted by lytrytyr The name also includes "Goerlitz", but it's not made there either. Methinks these folk have already blown their credibility. True... but that's just a brand name; not so different from Pentax as a brand name on cameras made by Ricoh. I'd like to see evidence that this new Trioplan is anything other than a triplet. If it has at least one element fewer or greater than three, they've lost the plot...

01-30-2022, 09:39 AM	#17
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by BigMackCam I'd like to see evidence that this new Trioplan is anything other than a triplet. From https://www.search-manual.com/meyer-optik-gorlitz-trioplan-35-35mm-f-2-8-len...-428489-manual "Based on a traditional triplet optical design, this lens uses two additional elements to realize a well-corrected image quality"

01-30-2022, 09:44 AM	#18
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by lytrytyr From https://www.search-manual.com/meyer-optik-gorlitz-trioplan-35-35mm-f-2-8-len...-428489-manual "Based on a traditional triplet optical design, this lens uses two additional elements to realize a well-corrected image quality" This is about the Trioplan 35+ (note the "+") from the net SE era, which was launched as an addition to their Trioplan 35, not about this one (Trioplan 35 II).

01-30-2022, 09:45 AM	#19
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,690	Originally posted by lytrytyr From https://www.search-manual.com/meyer-optik-gorlitz-trioplan-35-35mm-f-2-8-len...-428489-manual "Based on a traditional triplet optical design, this lens uses two additional elements to realize a well-corrected image quality" Absolutely unbelievable... A five element triplet. I've seen it all now... @BarneyL - my apologies for doubting you EDIT: So, is it actually 35mm f/2, or have they made that up too?

01-30-2022, 09:50 AM	#20
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	Originally posted by Mistral75 This is about the Trioplan 35+ (note the "+") from the net SE era, which was launched as an addition to their Trioplan 35, not about this one (Trioplan 35 II). That is a good point. I might have mistaken the '+' version with 'II'. Now that I'm googling it, I can't find anything official about the elements/groups composition of the lens, so I retract my original statement.

01-30-2022, 09:58 AM	#21
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,690	Interesting to see that Sony E-mount users have another option in the recently-released Zenitar 35mm f/2... seven elements in five groups, but apparently produces bubble bokeh for those who wish it. Supposedly priced at 700 euro, but I see it available on Zenit's own website at 623 euro... World first review of Zenitar 35mm f/2 for Sony E mount - sonyalpharumors Zenitar 35mm f/2 lens

01-30-2022, 12:26 PM	#22
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by lytrytyr The name also includes "Goerlitz", but it's not made there either. Methinks these folk have already blown their credibility. Is my memory correct that their product is made in Korea by Samyang. One thing that is certain is that they don't sell reissue of classic designs. Steve

01-30-2022, 01:12 PM	#23
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,690	Originally posted by stevebrot Is my memory correct that their product is made in Korea by Samyang. One thing that is certain is that they don't sell reissue of classic designs. From this at Photorumours, dated 27th of this month: Quote: “We are very pleased to now be able to introduce the Trioplan 35 II and are starting very positively into a new and hopefully more normal, year,” said Timo Heinze, Managing Director OPC Optics. “After we started with our new manufactory in Hamburg last quarter, the Trioplan 35 II is the first lens that will be manufactured there from the beginning.”

01-30-2022, 01:19 PM	#24
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,224	Wasn't part of their initial resurrection that they were a blend of German and Korean expertise? I guess I figured that implied some of the design/components came from Korea while the assembly was in Germany. Maybe I'm mixing them up with someone else... -Eric

01-30-2022, 01:32 PM	#25
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Mistral75 This is about the Trioplan 35+ (note the "+") from the net SE era, which was launched as an addition to their Trioplan 35, not about this one (Trioplan 35 II). It's the same issue: "Trio" in the name, yet having five elements.

01-30-2022, 01:38 PM - 1 Like	#26
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by luftfluss in a world where a camera company whose name is inspired by a pentaprism would actually produce cameras without one PENTAX: pentaprism axed!

01-30-2022, 01:45 PM - 1 Like	#27
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by stevebrot Is my memory correct that their product is made in Korea by Samyang. One thing that is certain is that they don't sell reissue of classic designs. Steve Originally posted by TwoUptons Wasn't part of their initial resurrection that they were a blend of German and Korean expertise? I guess I figured that implied some of the design/components came from Korea while the assembly was in Germany. Maybe I'm mixing them up with someone else... -Eric I think you are mixing up with Irix: supposedly designed in Switzerland (the company behind the Irix trademark is TH Swiss AG) and manufactured in Korea. 'Swiss precision and Korean ingenious solutions make a powerful mix' is their motto. Samyang is not their manufacturer but the founder and CEO of TH Swiss AG, a Pole named Hubert Grzegorz Adamczyk, is also the CEO of a company called Delta, which used to be the European distributor of Samyang until 2014 and became then their exclusive distributor in Poland.

01-30-2022, 01:47 PM	#28
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by lytrytyr PENTAX: pentaprism axed!

01-30-2022, 01:47 PM	#29
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by lytrytyr It's the same issue: "Trio" in the name, yet having five elements. Indeed but that was under the prior ownership, during 'the net SE era'.