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Meyer-Optik-Gorlitz Kickstarts APO Plasmat 105 f2.7
19 April 2018
German lens manufacturer Meyer-Optik-Gorlitz has launched a Kickstarter campaign to revive and modernize the Plasmat 105mm lens.
The new lens, which is based on the original construction plans of Dr. Paul Rudolph, is known for "its exceptional plasticity, depth and picturesque imagery from focus to bokeh," the company said.
While maintaining the lens's unique image quality, the company said it intends to carefully reinvent the lens by using quality glass from Schott to improve the lens to an APO-Makro-105 f2.7 lens.
APO Plasmat. Exhibiting 'plasticity, depth and picturesque imagery' in this shot by Firat Bagdu.
It will be available in mounts for Canon, Fujifilm X, Leica M, Nikon, Sony E as well as mirrorless medium format cameras from Hasselblad and Fujifilm.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 105mm lens include:
APO PLASMAT 105 f2.7 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon, Fujifilm X, Leica M, Nikon, Sony E
Hasselblad X1D, Fujifilm G mirrorless medium formatFocal Length 105mm Aperture f2.7 to f22
15, steel, special anti reflex coatingAngle of View 12.5°
22° medium formatMinimum Focus 3.61 ft. Optical Design 6 elements in 5 groups Autofocus No Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 52mm Weight 12.25 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Early backers on Kickstarter benefit from prices starting at $ 1,049 for a modern version of a historical lens that is currently auctioned for more than $30,000.
Meyer-Optik-Gorlitz launches new APO Plasmat 105 f2.7 on Kickstarter
KOBLENZ, Germany -- After a record breaking successful five Kickstarter Projects Meyer-Optik USA has just launched its sixth Crowdfunding Project on Kickstarter to resurrect the legendary Plasmat 105mm lens. Based on the original construction plans of Dr. Paul Rudolph, which date back to 1920, the lens has become famous for the spacious plasticity generated in the image.
Whilst the unique image quality is maintained, the company intends to carefully reinvent the lens by using best of class glasses from Schott in order to improve the lens to an APO-Makro-105 f2.7 lens. Furthermore, it will be available not only with mounts for Canon, Fuji X, Leica M, Nikon, Sony E but also for mirrorless medium format cameras from Hasselblad and Fuji.
Early backers on Kickstarter benefit from prices starting at $ 1,049 for a modern version of a historical lens that is currently auctioned for more than $30,000.