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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II

Leica M-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

This 58 mm standard prime fits full-frame Leica M-Mount cameras and is focused manually. The 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 Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

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

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

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IIMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 IIDK-Optic Impastolite 51mm F1.5Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM
Focal length58 mm58 mm51 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.5f/1.9f/1.5f/1.5
Weight445 g270 g179 g250 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm43 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm50 cm70 cm90 cm
Length95 mm71 mm46 mm45 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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