The captured light points near the center of the image appear circular and take on a more elliptical shape toward the edge of the image (also called ‘cat eyes’). In the out-of-focus area, with the right setting, a swirl of light circles can be created (also called ‘Swirly-Bokeh’), which particularly emphasizes the focused main subject. What makes the Biotar 58 f1.5 II stand out?īiotars have always been appreciated for their wonderful bokeh options, a creamy image look, particularly harmonious focus gradients and good sharpness performance.
Wolf-Dieter Prenzel, the new edition of the Biotar 58 has been significantly improved in terms of light intensity, image sharpness and contrast behavior, and the wonderful characteristics of the original Biotar 58 have been transferred to the new version of this classic lens. With the help of the Görlitz-based designer, Dr.-Ing. The new version of that extremely popular, highly versatile lens also delivers its incomparable charm and comes up with excellent imaging characteristics as the Biotar 58 f1.5 II.
#Swirling bokeh lens series
After its launch in the mid-1930s, it was offered for about 25 years, making it the longest and best-selling Biotar in that series to date. Originally, the Biotar 58, among other focal lengths and versions, was designed by the ingenious optical designer Willi Merté. Nevertheless, to honor its foreign origin, we decided to manufacture it with a Biotar-exclusive coloring.” “Even though the Biotar is not a classic Meyer lens, it fits perfectly into our portfolio of creative tools, with unique characteristics. “After several delays simply due to the current unforeseeable circumstances, we are extremely pleased to welcome this very exciting lens to our family and introduce it to the public,” says Timo Heinze, Managing Director Meyer Optik / OPC Optics.
The Biotar 58 II is available now and can be purchased directly from the manufacturer & from well-stocked photo retailers. Meyer Optik Görlitz – Biotar 58 f1.5 II availableīad Kreuznach, Germany – September 07th, 2022 – Meyer Optik Görlitz releases the Biotar 58 f1.5 II, the long-awaited new edition of the world famous lens and adds another unique imaging style to its existing portfolio, of high quality character lenses. The previously rumored Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II lens for Nikon F and Z mounts is now officially released and pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (see also all other MOG lenses for Nikon Z and F).
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