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Kenko Professional Imaging Co., Ltd. announces the release of the Meyer Optik Gorlitz single focal length manual focus lens 'Biotar 75mm F1.5 II'. The release date is scheduled for March 26, 2024. The price is 269,500 yen (including tax).
Fusion of Tradition and Innovation: Biotar 75mm F1.5 II
The legendary 'Biotar 75mm F1.5' from Carl Zeiss Jena evolves. The new version II, reborn with the latest technology, adopts the highest quality optical glass and special AR coating. Based on the original double Gauss design, it achieves unique sharpness and swirling bokeh, breathing new life into photography.
Creative Shooting with a Versatile Lens
The 'Biotar 75mm F1.5 II' maintains color reproduction and contrast even at the smallest aperture, suppressing chromatic aberration. It is suitable for a wide range of scenes from portraits to landscapes and architecture. It adapts to various camera mounts, expanding the possibilities of shooting.
Sample Images
© Kenko Professional Imaging Co., Ltd.
© Kenko Professional Imaging Co., Ltd.
© Kenko Professional Imaging Co., Ltd.
Main Specifications of the New Product
- Focal Length: 75mm
- Aperture: F1.5–16
- Number of Aperture Blades: 15
- Image Circle: 60mm
- Filter Diameter: 62mm
- Lens Construction: 4 groups, 6 elements
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.75m
- Body Material: Aluminum (anodized)
- Leica Rangefinder Coupling: None
- Dimensions: 70–95mm (depending on mount type)
- Weight: 550–650g (depending on mount type)
