![]() ![]() Here is a comparison with the Minolta MC 2.5/100 (which costs a lot less than the Trioplan). I still think that it usually distracts a lot from my subject and only very rarely adds to the image. I have used the lens on a couple of trips but I haven’t warmed to the effect. The Meyer Trioplan 2.8/100 is known and loved (by some at least) for it’s rather distinctive rendering of specular highlights at f/2.8 wich is a nice way of saying that it there is very strong outlining going on in the background. Especially when you want to provoke the one effect this lens is known for, see bokeh. Ghosting isn’t the issue but you often have to carefully shield the front of the lens with your hand to fight the veiling flare. These results are based on the use with a Sony Alpha 7. The Trioplan is a small lens, especially the diameter is unusually small but it is also somewhat detrimental to the handling if you ask me. The lens itself has a black front, the ring above is the lens hood ![]() The hood is just an about 15mm long silver ring which offers some protection against damage but it doesn’t shield the front of the lens effectively. The lens has 15 straight aperture blades so specular highlights stay round even stopped down. The aperture ring has no stops but a long way of travel and you can select any value form f/2.8 to f/22 very precisely. It feels very smooth and is a pleasure to use. The focusing ring travels around 330 degrees from 1,2 m to infinity. The lens is made from aluminium and it feels a bit delicate if you ask me, the fact that it is quite thin might play a role here but I felt that I had to be more careful with it than with my SLR lenses from the 70’s. So all I can tell you is that my copy comes in M42 mount but there are also many version with Exakta mount. I didn’t spend too much time on research and found no good resource about the history and different versions. There even is a modern version of this lens which you can buy for the very affordable price of just 1.499€. ![]() There are quite a few versions of this lens and it came in several different mounts. Price (September 2016): $500 in good condition.Ĭheck current prices at or (affiliate links). The Meyer Trioplan 2.8/100 is one of the most hyped lenses of the moment and prices have exploded to absolutely crazy levels. But do you get anything special but that soap bubble bokeh for your money? Read on if you want to know. ![]()
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