
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
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
- 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)
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II | 7Artisans 75mm F1.4 | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II | KIPON Iberit 75mm f/2.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.4 | f/1.9 | f/2.4 |
| Weight | 650 g | 408 g | 360 g | 330 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 58 mm | 52 mm | 49 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 75 cm | 88 cm | 75 cm | 60 cm |
| Length | 95 mm | – | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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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