Based on a classic optical design from more than 80 years ago, the Meyer-Optik Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for MFTfrom Meyer-Optik Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for MFTis a telephoto-length prime for Micro Four Thirds-mount cameras. Its bright f/1.5 maximum aperture is well-suited for selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques, and this lens provides wonderful color reproduction, excellent sharpness, and natural image compression. An ideal portrait lens, this classic optic lets you create a three-dimensional look that makes the subject jump out of the picture.

Micro Four Thirds System    Aperture Range: f/1.5 to f/16    Manual Focus Design    14-Blade Diaphragm    Filter Thread: 52mm

• Telephoto-length prime designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras where it provides a 116mm equivalent focal length.
• Fast f/1.5 maximum aperture allows for extensive control over depth of field, for working with selective focus techniques, and working in low-light conditions.
• Fourteen diaphragm blades contribute to a smooth and distinct bokeh quality, which can be greatly adjusted by varying the aperture setting.
• Offers wonderful color reproduction, excellent sharpness, and natural image compression.
• Vintage optical design and wide maximum aperture lets you create a three-dimensional look that makes the subject jump out of the picture.
• Front 52mm filter thread is consistent throughout the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz version II lens series.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I buy the Nikon Z8, will I be able to look at the Viewfinder and focus manually?

A: Yes, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens for Nikon Z will allow you to focus manually by looking in the viewfinder of the Nikon Z8.

Q: 2. When used with the Z8, will Focus peaking and zebra stripes be possible?

A: Focus peaking and zebra strips are a camera feature of the Nikon Z8 and can be used with any lens such as the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II Lens for Nikon Z.

Q: 3. Is the Nikon Z bodies with the FTZ compatible with this manual lens?

A: Yeah, if you have the FTZ adapter you can use this lens manually.

Q: 4. Is it useable with a film camera"Nikon f2"? Focusing?

A: Being that the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II Lens for Nikon F is a fully manual lens, it is possible to use it on film SLR bodies such as a Nikon F2.

Q: 5. The photo shows f16 and the text says f22 for max?? Which is it??

A: The minimum aperture is f/22, what you see in the photo is the depth of field scale, not the aperture ring. Basically it is not particularly necessary to show f/22 on the DOF scale.

Q: 6. does the M mount version of this lens have rangefinder coupling - can you focus this with the leica rangefinder (not LV)?

A: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for Leica M doesn't have rangefinder coupling and all focusing has to be done via the live view.

Q: 7. In the specs, it is put forth that the angle of view is 20 degrees. This should be about 40 degrees. Is there something wrong?

A: For a 58mm lens focused at infinity used on a full-frame 36x24mm sensor, the angle of view across the width of the sensor would be approximately 34.48°, while the angle of view across the height of the sensor would be approximately 23.38°, and the diagonal angle of view across the sensor would be approximately 40.91°.

Q: 8. What is the Minimum Focus Distance?

A: The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for Sony E minimum focusing distance is 2.3 feet.

Q: 9. Do I need to buy an adapter for Leica CL?

A: No adapter is needed. It will fit the Leica CL directly.

Q: 10. Does the lens send exif info to the camera?

A: Being that the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens for Sony E lacks electronic contacts on the lens mount, it would not relay EXIF information from the lens to the camera.