Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Biotar 75mm F/1.5 Type 1

Specifications01

MountM42

Focal length75mm

Max aperturef/1.5

TypePortrait · Prime

Release year1949

Filter size58 mm

Min focus distance1 m

Aperture blades18

Optical elements6

Groups4

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeShort telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Biotar 75mm F/1.5 is a manual-focus portrait/classic short-tele lens for M42 cameras, known for a fast maximum aperture suitable for low-light and shallow depth of field work.

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Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Biotar 75mm F/1.5 Type 1

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