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Meyer-Optik Celebrates Trioplan 100th With Limited Edition Lenses
21 June 2016
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Trioplan lens, Meyer-Optik Goerlitz has announced a special series of its new Trioplan f2.8/100 lens. Only 100 anodized Titanium versions of the lens and just 10 gold-plated versions are being available to the public for $2,499 and $3,499 respectively.
Limited Editions. Titanium (left) and Gold Plated.
"The revival of the Trioplan lenses series became even more special for us this year with the 100 year anniversary of the lens," said Dr. Stefan Immes. "Our new Titanium and Golden Eye edition is the ultimate collectors item with a titanium or real gold coating. The titanium edition not only commemorates the Trioplan brand, but also creates a lens that is suitable for the highest demand environments."
Trioplan Bokeh. Bobbles to go with the bling.
SPECIFICATIONS
The technical specifications of the Meyer-Optik Trioplan f2.8/100 include:
MEYER-OPTIK TRIOPLAN f2.8/100 SPECIFICATIONS Optical Construction Classic triplet of 3 lenses/3 groups Focal Length 100mm Maximum Aperture 1:2.8
Continuous dimming to 1:22Diaphragm Iris diaphragm with 15 aperture blades specifically constructed of steel segment belt and with special coating View Format 24mm x 36mm
Image circle diameter 44mmView Angle 24° Filter 52mm with clip-on diameter of 54mm Mounts M42, Canon, Nikon, Fuji X, Sony-E, MFT PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The 100 Titanium editions are available at $2,499 and the 10 Golden Eye lenses are available for $3,499. Pre-orders are currently being taken on the Meyer-Optik Web site.
For more information see the news release below.
Meyer-Optik Offers Hyper Limited Editions of the Trioplan f2.8/100 to Commemorate 100 Year Anniversary
Only 100 Titanium Lenses Available, Collectors Can Also Purchase One of 10 Golden Eye Editions
ATLANTA, Ga. -- To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Trioplan lens, Meyer-Optik Goerlitz has announced a special series of its new Trioplan f2.8/100 lens, the Titanium edition. Only 100 titanium lenses are available to the public. In addition, Meyer Optik has issued a second series of 10 special gold plated Golden Eye versions of the lens.
The special commemorative series celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the first Meyer Optik Trioplan. It was in 1916 that Hugo Meyer and Co. announced the Trioplan, which soon became a legendary lens that helped establish the golden age of photography. Trioplan lenses became known for their trademark soap bubble bokeh, a look that many lenses and Photoshop enthusiasts still imitate.
"The revival of the Trioplan lenses series became even more special for us this year with the 100 year anniversary of the lens," said Dr. Stefan Immes. "Our new Titanium and Golden Eye edition is the ultimate collectors item with a titanium or real gold coating. The titanium edition not only commemorates the Trioplan brand, but also creates a lens that is suitable for the highest demand environments."
Titanium anodizing gives the surface of the Trioplan f2.8/100 an even, all-over uniform look that is aesthetically unique and physically harder than a standard aluminum f2.8/100 lens. This sanitary, additive-free finish allows the lens to retain its high corrosion resistance and ability to withstand high-temperature environments, providing hardening and unique coloring of lens components surface without its properties.
The resulting anodize titanium color is achieved without any dies or coatings, therefore the surface properties remain unchanged. Titanium anodization is increasingly used in the aerospace and high-tech markets. Trioplan f2.8/100 Titanium buyers will get a superior lens that is much less likely to show signs of age and wear.
"As an macro and artistic flower photographer, I was searching for a new inspiration for my pictures with an even more sharp center and blurring surrounding the subject," said professional photographer Susanne Nagle. "Through research I came across the Trioplan sense concept for making soap bubble bokeh. At first I wanted to buy an old lens, but decided to order the new Trioplan f2.8/100 lens on Kickstarter. I am delighted to use the lens, especially for flower pictures or in the shade of a tree that is blossoming."
The special 100 commemorative editions will be strictly limited. The 100 Titanium editions are available at $2,499 and the 10 Golden Eye lenses are available for $3,499. Pre-orders are currently being taken on the Meyer-Optik Web site.