
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II
- Focal length
- 75 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Weight
- 360 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 75 cm
- Length
- 85 mm
At a Glance
On Nikon F-Mount, the Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II works as a manual focus short telephoto on full frame. Without autofocus, focusing is done by hand down to a minimum distance of 0.75 m. The f/1.9 aperture allows shallow depth of field, and the housing is aluminum. At 360 g, it lends itself to portraits.
Good for
- Portraits
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 75 mm
- Max. focal length
- 75 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.9
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.9
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 5
- Groups
- 4
- Weight
- 360 g (0.79 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 75 cm (29.53 in)
- Length
- 85 mm (3.35 in)
- Diameter
- 65 mm (2.56 in)
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 Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II fit?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 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 113 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II | Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 | Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75 mm | 75 mm | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 360 g | 650 g | 530 g | 850 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 75 cm | 75 cm | 23 cm | 64 cm |
| Length | 85 mm | 95 mm | 89 mm | 98 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II: FAQ
Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II have autofocus?
No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II have image stabilization?
No, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 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 Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II weigh?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II weighs 360 g. It is 85 mm long with a diameter of 65 mm.
What filter size does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II use?
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II is 75 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 113 mm in full-frame terms.
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