Thursday, February 27, 2020

THE RE-REBIRTH OF MEYER OPTIK GŐRLITZ






By Heinz Richter

 Meyer Optic Görlitz started out as a promising source of alternative lenses for Leica cameras. Unfortunately the company has a very bad reputation because of its previous owners.  Through a Kickstarter campaign they collected a lot of money which, in most cases, did not result in the delivery of any products.   The company eventually went bankrupt.

Fortunately, the company was bought during the bankruptcy proceedings  by OPC Optics and they have been working hard to earn back the public trust.  They promise that crowdfunding will play no role in the company’s future. OPC Optics will be reintroducing Meyer Optik Görlitz to the world at Photokina 2020.

OPC Optics Managing director Timo Heinze announced that the company will show six lenses at Photokina, the Trioplan 100, Trioplan 50, Trioplan 35, Primoplan 75, Primoplan 58, and the Lydith 30.  All lenses are currently in production and should be available at the time of Photokina.

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Heinze stated that “All lenses are completely developed and manufactured in Germany with the utmost care and attention to detail. We are proud of the high-quality realization of our product developments, but even more proud of all the impressive and unique results that photographers have created so far and will create with the new versions of Meyer Optik Görlitz’s lenses.”
At Photokina Meyer Optik Görlitz will present an exhibition with numerous large format photographs, which were created in cooperation with well-known photographers, on more than 200 square meters. The individual styles of the photographers will provide a versatile overall picture and highlight the unique imaging characteristics of Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses. Each lens will be presented in a separate area with 10 large format prints. Thus, visitors to the booth will be able to get an impression of the many creative possibilities and the amazing picture characters.

 To learn more about the new Meyer Optic Görlitz got to their website.



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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

NOVOFLEX ADAPTERS FOR LEICA SL





By Heinz Richter

 Besides Adapters from Leica to use other lenses on the Leica SL and Leica T line of cameras, like the Leica R adapter, several other companies offer a line of adapters of their own.  Some of the best and also the greatest variety is offered by Novoflex.  One of their latest is an adapter for the Leica SL to accept Canon EF lenses.  This is an electronic adapter which will transfer some of the electronic functions of the lens to the Leica SL, including autofocus as well as aperture control.  This greatly expands the versatility of the Leica SL by gaining access to the rather extensive line of Canon EF lenses.  This will also be a welcome addition to Canon owners that are interested in the Leica SL.  

Here is the complete list of the lens functions maintained by the adapter:

  • Autofocus
  • Automatic aperture control
  • AF/MF modus
  • Depth of field indication
  • Transmission of EXIF data for aperture and focal distance

The price of the Novoflex-Leica SL adapter in Germany is 499 euros.

In addition Novoflex offers adapters for the Leica SL and Leica T for a large variety of lenses from othermanufacturers.

   
Novoflex Nikon F Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL

   
Novoflex Contax/Yashica Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL,

Novoflex Sony A Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL, A mount /Minolta Maxxum

Novoflex Leica M39 Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL, Screw M39, including enlarger lenses

Novoflex Pentax K Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL

Novoflex Minolta MC/MD Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL,

Novoflex Canon FD Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL

Novoflex Olympus OM Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL

Novoflex M42 Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter, L T/SL, Pentax Universal M42

For more information on Novoflex got here



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