Awaken the Legendary Soap Bubble Bokeh: Trioplan f2.9/50

A project in Atlanta, GA by Meyer Optik USA
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Trioplan lenses by supporting the modern version of our ultimate art lens, the Trioplan f2.9/50.
Backers: 1028
Average Pledge Per Backer: $665

Funded: $683,801 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 14th -> May 19th (35 days)
Project By: Meyer Optik USA
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May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
New, last stretch goalLess than 48 hours remain in our historic Kickstarter. We have reached our final stretch goal of $650,000 and almost 1000 backers, are now surging towards $700,000. Thank you so much for your endless support! We have a new... (Read More)

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May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Oberwerth Leather Products Added for New Kickstarter Bundles Only 5 days remain in our historic Kickstarter to awaken the legendary soap bubble bokeh of the Trioplan f2.9/50 lens. If you aren’t already one of the more than 900 backers of our... (Read More)

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May 13th - via: yahoo.com
Following its successful 100mm Trioplan revival last year, Myer-Optik is again finding success on Kickstarter with its F2.9/50mm Trioplan lens revival, which creates interesting "soap bubble" bokeh. (Read More)

New Stretch Goals for $600,000 and $650,000; Pentax K

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Like this incredible Trioplan f2.9/50 macro photo by Patrick Oberlin? It just shows you what you can accomplish with this amazing lens and its innovative front focus element. We are nearing our next stretch goal of $550,000, which means every... (Read More)

550: Metal Front Cap and New Lens Bundles

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Aluminum or Black? Thank you, together we did it!  The Trioplan f2.9/50 surpassed $450,000 overnight. Now every one of you who pre-ordered a lens will make a choice when you fill out your fulfillment survey. Will you choose the aluminum or all... (Read More)

500 Strong and Growing What an incredible weekend!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you, we passed 500 supporters and $350,000 in total funds raised for the Trioplan f2.9/50 Kickstarter. What could make this lens sweeter?  Perhaps an aluminum casing? preview of the Trioplan 50 in aluminium If we hit $450,000 every backer... (Read More)

Making Soap Bubble Bokeh

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Photo by Firat Bagdu Oh my! We did it, $200,000 in four hours from more than 340 backers brought the legendary Trioplan f2.9/50 with its new innovate front focusing element back to the camera industry! Together, you and the Trioplan f2.9/50 will... (Read More)

Meyer-Optik Trioplan f2.9/50 Kickstarter Surpasses Funding Goal in Just 1 1/2 Hours

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you, we’ve done it and not only successfully funded our goal of $50,000, but doubled it to $100,000. We are so grateful for your outstanding response. At Meyer-Optik, we are deeply passionate about creative photography, and are glad you... (Read More)

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