Quick answer
The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 30mm at f/3.5 for the M42 mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5: a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for M42 mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Meyer-Optik Görlitz
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5?
At 30mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 30mm | 61.9° | 71.6° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 45mm | 43.6° | 51.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 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 Lydith 30mm f/3.5?
It is a fixed 30mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 30mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 45mm on full frame, with a 43.6° horizontal and 51.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 60mm on full frame, with a 33.4° horizontal and 39.7° 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.
