Photographers looking to add a bit of exclusivity to the already unique lens will be delighted with Meyer-Optik-Göerlitz’s new versions of its Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lenses. You can choose ‘soap bubble’ lenses with an anodized titanium surface and the other plated with gold. The lenses were unveiled late last month to celebrate Trioplan’s 100th anniversary. Only 100 copies of the Titanium will be produced, while the Golden Eye will see an even shorter run of just 10 units.
Both versions of the lens feature the following specifications:
Optic construction as classic triplet (3 elements in 3 groups)
Focal distance: 100mm
Maximum aperture: continuous F2.8
Iris diaphragm with 15 aperture blades specifically constructed of steel segment belt and with special coating
View format: 24mm x 36mm (image circle diameter 44 mm)
View angle: 24°
Filter: 52 x 0.75 (mm)
Clip-on diameter: 54mm
Mounts: M42, Canon, Nikon, Fuji X, Sony-E, Micro Four Thirds
Titanium can be pre-ordered for $2,500, while the Golden Eye breaks the bank at $3,500.