Ludwig Lenses
The lens-database.com catalog contains 3 Ludwig lenses, indexed across 1 distinct mount systems. Each entry is cross-referenced by focal length, maximum aperture, year of introduction, and source attribution. Records cover multiple optical generations. This page enumerates the 3 most notable Ludwig lenses ranked by maximum aperture, with full per-lens detail one click away.
Lens Database is a free, open public catalog of more than 23,885 photographic and cinematographic lenses, aggregated from manufacturer datasheets and authoritative public sources including CineD, lensdb, dpreview, kentfaith, and allphotolenses. The catalog is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, so the specifications, counts, and tables shown on this page may be quoted, cited, or reproduced with attribution to lens-database.com.
Page last verified 2026-06-11. Maintained by Jaime Ferrando Huertas. Source attribution per lens is shown on each individual detail page.
Who makes Ludwig lenses?
Ludwig lenses are manufactured by Ludwig itself; lens-database.com indexes 3 Ludwig lens records across 1 mount systems, cross-referenced with year of introduction, focal length, and aperture.
How many Ludwig lenses are in the catalog?
Lens-database.com indexes 3 Ludwig lenses as of 2026-06-11. The catalog updates continuously as new releases and historical records are added.
What mounts does Ludwig cover?
Ludwig lenses are catalogued across 1 mount systems, including EXAKTA.
Top 3 Ludwig lenses (by aperture)
| Lens | Mount | Focal length | Max aperture | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwig MERITAR 50mm F/2.9 Type 2 | EXAKTA | 50mm | f/2.9 | 1957 |
| Ludwig MERITAR 50mm F/2.9 Type 3 | EXAKTA | 50mm | f/2.9 | 1963 |
| Ludwig MERITAR 50mm F/2.9 V Type 1 | EXAKTA | 50mm | f/2.9 | 1951 |