Quick answer
The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 29mm at f/2.8 for the M42 mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 29mm at f/2.8 for M42 mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Meyer-Optik Görlitz
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 29mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8?
At 29mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 29mm | 63.7° | 73.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 44mm | 45° | 52.9° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 58mm | 34.5° | 40.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the M42 mount, so it fits M42 cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 29mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 29mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestegon 29mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 44mm on full frame, with a 45° horizontal and 52.9° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 58mm on full frame, with a 34.5° horizontal and 40.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for M42 from other brands
All M42 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
