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 $1,399
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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 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| 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 | 53.8 | 99.1 | 56.1 | 49.7 | 1 | 94.4 | 98.1 | 33.6 | 2.9 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 80.6 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 83 | 80.4 | 78.5 | 89.8 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 85.9 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 83 | 63.3 | 89.4 | 85.6 | 82.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.7 | 85.9 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.3 | 83 | 90.8 | 68 | 70.6 | 36.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 80.6 | 85.8 | 50.3 | 86.7 | 83 | 63.3 | 80.4 | 85.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.8 | 74 | 98.6 | 43.3 | 69 | 76.2 | 63.3 | 83.1 | 81.4 | 93.5 |
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