Ms-Optics H-PETZ 57mm
Petzval Homage lens
Review and photo examples of the H-PETZ 57mm F2.
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1．Overview
The Ms-Optics H PETZ 57mm is the third in the MS-Optics (Miyazaki Optical) history series, and is a lens that pays homage to the Petzval format.
The lens configuration of 4 elements in 4 groups is the same as the original Petzval, but Petzval-type lenses are long-focus lenses and are not suitable for Leica M mounts as is. Therefore, in order to make the focal length more generally usable, Miyazaki reconsidered the lens configuration with his own interpretation and adopted a focal length of 57mm.
The minimum shooting distance is 0.7m, and it is linked to the rangefinder of Leica M cameras up to 0.8m.
2．Usability
The Ms-Optics H PETZ 57mm is a bit of a focal length, so it doesn’t cause any problems when used with the EVF of a mirrorless camera, but when used with an M-type Leica rangefinder, there is no problem if you keep in mind that the image will be captured slightly inside the 50mm frame.
When I asked designer Miyazaki about the focal length of 57mm, he told me that with this lens configuration, it would be difficult to maintain the lens performance the designer wanted by increasing the focal length from the current focal length, so 57mm was the limit. Miyazaki also looked disappointed when he heard feedback from users of this lens that “When I used it, it was a more ordinary lens than I imagined.” As a revenge, VARIO PETZ was created.
3．Summary
The Ms-Optics H PETZ 57mm is a lens with a subtle focal length and I don’t have a clear motivation to use it, so I don’t use it much. Another reason is that I already have the successor, the Vario Petz.
Specification
| Item | PETZ | VARIO PRASMA |
| Focal length(mm) | 57 | 50 |
| Max aperture | 2 | 1.5 |
| Min aperture | 16 | 16 |
| Aperture blade | 12 | 12 |
| Lens Construction | 4 elements in 4 groups | 6 elements in 4 groups |
| Min distance(m) | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Length(mm) | 37 | 43 |
| Max diameter(mm) | 50 | 50 |
| Filter size(mm) | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Weight(g) | 110 | 135 |
| lens hood | Dedicated cylindrical 40.5mm reverse thread | Dedicated cylindrical 40.5mm reverse thread |
| lens mount | LEICA_M | LEICA_M |
| Release date | 2018 | 2019 |
| Price | ¥75,000 | ¥90,000 |
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- 2025.6.18
- 2024.11.15
- 2024.02.15:Update the article
- 2022.01.26:First draft
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