The previously rumored Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II lens for Nikon F and Z mounts is now officially released and pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (see also all other MOG lenses for Nikon Z and F). Here are the technical specifications: Focal Length & Aperture: 58mm / f1.5 – f16 Image circle diameter: 44mm angle of view: 41° Aperture blades: 14 Filter diameter: 52mm Minimum object distance: 0.7m Weight: 405g – 445g Housing: Aluminum / natural anodized Rangefinder coupling (Leica): no (LiveView required) Meyer Optik Görlitz – Biotar 58 f1.5 II available Bad Kreuznach, Germany – September 07th, 2022 – Meyer Optik Görlitz releases the Biotar 58 f1.5 II, the long-awaited new edition of the world famous lens and adds another unique imaging style to its existing portfolio, of high quality character lenses. The Biotar 58 II is available now and can be purchased directly from the manufacturer & from well-stocked photo retailers. “After several delays simply due to the current unforeseeable circumstances, we are extremely pleased to welcome this very exciting lens to our family and introduce it to the public,” says Timo Heinze, Managing Director Meyer Optik / OPC Optics. “Even though the Biotar is not a classic Meyer lens, it fits perfectly into our portfolio of creative tools, with unique characteristics. Nevertheless, to honor its foreign origin, we decided to manufacture it with a Biotar-exclusive coloring.” About Biotar 58 Originally, the Biotar 58, among other focal lengths and versions, was designed by...
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Published By: Nikonrumors - Thursday, 8 September, 2022
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