Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 Review

September 26, 2017 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Sharpness at 50mm

For this test, the Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 lens was attached to a Sony A7R II camera, which in turn was mounted on a sturdy tripod. The self-timer was used in order to avoid any vibrations that may result from tripping the shutter. Slight tonal changes are due to slight changes in natural light during the session.

The full frameThe full frame at 50mm

In the centre of the frame, sharpness is acceptable wide open at f/4, improving at f/5.6 and reaching peak performance at f/8-f/11. Diffraction sets in at f/22, which is decidedly soft. The edges aren't anywhere as sharp as the centre, throughout the aperture range.

Aperture Center Crop Edge Crop
f/2.9 f2_9.jpg f2_9.jpg
f/4 f4.jpg f4.jpg
f/5.6 f5_6.jpg f5_6.jpg
f/8 f8.jpg f8.jpg
f/11 f11.jpg f11.jpg
f/16 f16.jpg f16.jpg
f/22 f22.jpg f22.jpg