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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II

Leica L-Mount

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 full-frame L-Mount cameras, this 58 mm prime serves as a manual-focus standard lens. Its f/1.5 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field. It weighs 445 g and focuses down to 70 cm. It suits everyday photography, street scenes and low light.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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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

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Which cameras does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II fit?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IILensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 IIVenus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
Focal length58 mm56 mm58 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/1.5f/1.6f/1.9f/2.8
Weight445 g400 g270 g595 g
Filter diameter52 mm62 mm52 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm13 cm50 cm18.5 cm
Length95 mm95 mm71 mm117 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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.

Is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.

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