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Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm
The 15-blade diaphragm and classic 1930s optical design produce a distinctive swirly bokeh that isolates subjects with a three-dimensional feel. Its all-manual, mechanical operation and f/1.5 aperture provide a tactile, deliberate shooting experience with strong center sharpness and delicate rendering. This lens is best for portrait photographers using Nikon Z-mount cameras who prioritize unique, vintage character over modern technical perfection.
Focal length 75mm
Aperture f/1.5
Mount Nikon Z
47 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average optical (1st percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 75 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 4 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 750 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm | 54.6 | 99 | 52.9 | 48.1 | 1.1 | 95.7 | 98.1 | 33.6 | 2.7 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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