
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
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.
| Lens | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II | Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 | 7Artisans 75mm F1.4 | Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.5 | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 650 g | 530 g | 408 g | 580 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 62 mm | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 75 cm | 50 cm | 88 cm | 70 cm |
| Length | 95 mm | 75.9 mm | – | 90 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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