
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II
- Focal length
- 58 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.5
- Weight
- 445 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 70 cm
- Length
- 95 mm
At a Glance
On Fujifilm X cameras with an APS-C sensor, 58 mm corresponds to 87 mm in full-frame terms, so this lens works as a short telephoto. It is a full-frame lens used on a crop mount, with an f/1.5 aperture and manual focus only. It suits portraits.
Good for
- Portraits
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 58 mm
- Max. focal length
- 58 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.5
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 6
- Groups
- 4
- Weight
- 445 g (0.98 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 70 cm (27.56 in)
- Length
- 95 mm (3.74 in)
- Diameter
- –
Manufacturer data: meyer-optik-goerlitz.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II fit?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II fits all Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. There its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.5).
Fujifilm X-Mount cameras
- APS-C:
- Fujifilm X-T30 III,Fujifilm X-E5,Fujifilm X-M5,Fujifilm X-T50,Fujifilm X-S20,Fujifilm X-T5,Fujifilm X-H2,Fujifilm X-H2S,Fujifilm X-T30 II,Fujifilm X-E4,Fujifilm X-S10,Fujifilm X-T4,Fujifilm X-T200,Fujifilm X-Pro3,Fujifilm X-A7,Fujifilm X-T30,Fujifilm X-T3,Fujifilm X-T100,Fujifilm X-H1,Fujifilm X-A5,Fujifilm X-E3,Fujifilm X-T20,Fujifilm X-A10,Fujifilm X-A3,Fujifilm X-T2,Fujifilm X-E2S,Fujifilm X-Pro2,Fujifilm X-T1 IR,Fujifilm X-T10,Fujifilm X-A2,Fujifilm X-T1,Fujifilm X-E2,Fujifilm X-A1,Fujifilm X-M1,Fujifilm X-E1,Fujifilm X-Pro1
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Fujifilm X-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II | Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II | AstrHori 50mm f/1.4 Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 58 mm | 56 mm | 58 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.6 | f/1.9 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 445 g | 400 g | 270 g | 320 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 62 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 70 cm | 13 cm | 50 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II: FAQ
Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II have autofocus?
No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II have image stabilization?
No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II weigh?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II weighs 445 g.
What filter size does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II use?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
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