Quick answer
The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for the M42 mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Meyer-Optik Görlitz
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm 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 Orestor 100mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150mm on full frame, with a 13.7° horizontal and 16.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 200mm on full frame, with a 10.3° horizontal and 12.3° 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.
