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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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 manual-focus standard prime fits full-frame Nikon F-Mount cameras and has a 58 mm focal length. 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 shooting, street photography 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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

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

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IIVoigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL IILensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II
Focal length58 mm58 mm56 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/1.5f/1.4f/1.6f/1.9
Weight445 g320 g400 g270 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm62 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm45 cm13 cm50 cm
Length95 mm45.5 mm95 mm71 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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