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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

A short telephoto for Nikon Z full frame, the Biotar offers 75 mm and opens up to f/1.5. That allows shorter shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. It weighs 650 g and measures 95 mm in length. Focusing is manual only. The combination of focal length and aperture points to portrait work.

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 Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 113 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 IIVoigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.57Artisans 75mm F1.4Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8
Focal length75 mm75 mm75 mm75 mm
Max. aperturef/1.5f/1.5f/1.4f/1.8
Weight650 g530 g408 g580 g
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm58 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance75 cm50 cm88 cm70 cm
Length95 mm75.9 mm–90 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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