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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II

Leica L-Mount

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II

Focal length
75 mm
Aperture
f/1.5
Weight
650 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
75 cm
Length
95 mm

At a Glance

For L-Mount full frame, the Biotar provides 75 mm and an f/1.5 maximum aperture. It is a short telephoto with six elements in four groups and no autofocus. The large opening allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field, which makes it a fit for portraits. Its minimum focus distance is 75 cm.

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
75 mm
Max. focal length
75 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.5
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
650 g (1.43 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
75 cm (29.53 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 75mm f/1.5 II fit?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm 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 113 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II compared

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

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II7Artisans 75mm F1.4Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 IIKIPON Iberit 75mm f/2.4
Focal length75 mm75 mm75 mm75 mm
Max. aperturef/1.5f/1.4f/1.9f/2.4
Weight650 g408 g360 g330 g
Filter diameter62 mm58 mm52 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance75 cm88 cm75 cm60 cm
Length95 mm–85 mm75 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II: FAQ

Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II have autofocus?

No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II have image stabilization?

No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm 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 75mm f/1.5 II weigh?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II weighs 650 g.

What filter size does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II use?

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II is 75 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 113 mm in full-frame terms.

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