Meyer Gorlitz F=5cm Projector Lens Bokeh Test and Review (the King of Halo!)
- Mohsen Jalali
- May 2
- 2 min read
The sixth lens in this series of lens reviews is another one of the Meyer Gorlitz projector lens series, this one with a peculiarity that distinguishes it from its peers. This one was produced without any brands etched on it so that it could be, according to some search results, rebranded by other manufacturers and sold under their own brands, if they intended so. Yet, it is manufactured by Hugo Meyer & Co in Gorlitz, and we will test and review it for bokeh and other characteristics in the following lines. In its appearance, this lens seems very similar to the next two lenses that we will post here at first sight, but as you get closer, you notice some differences, above all, the convex rear element, which is flat in other versions of this focal length. And probably it is this element that gives the most characteristic and unique bokeh to it. This lens comes with its own share of dust inside, which is not unexpected of it considering that it was made before WWII. It also adds a very interesting halo to the images that we take, something like what an HDF filter does, and at this point, it is unclear to us whether it's a characteristic of this lens or it's the dust that causes it, as it is currently the only instance of this lens that we have access to. We are trying to find another one of this rara avis, so that we can say with certainty whether others produce the same results, or it's only this one. As always, the color and black-and-white images are taken on a regular Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera, and the infrared imagery is done using an 830nm modified infrared Nikon Z7 mirrorless. Without further explanation, you can scroll down to see the test results and samples of this interesting projector lens.
Color Still Shots and Bokeh
As you see, the first thing that catches the eye is a certain halo in the photos. The second, more interesting thing in the photos is the peculiar, dreamy bubble bokeh that it creates.
Black and White Still Shots
The halo that the lens creates somehow decreases the contrast in black and white photography, which is not always undesirable. The dreamy, bubble bokeh preserves its impressiveness and adds to the characteristics of every image.
Infrared Still Shots
On a modified infrared camera, we see a higher contrast in the photos, and it makes the so-called deep black and white photography even more interesting with this lens. My personal favorite is the second photo from left.
Videography
Down below, you can see the black and white, then two color, and then two infrared videos taken with this lens on. Pay attention to the bubble bokeh and how dreamy the videos have turned out to be.
Flare
On account of the fact that the flare leaves the trace of the dust of the elements on the sensor, it still leaves a rainbow effect and adds to the halo that this lens creates. Take a look.
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