Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II

Originally introduced in the 1930s, the Biotar 75 quickly became one of the most sought-after portrait lenses of its time—famed for its speed, character, and captivating bokeh. The modern Biotar 75 f1.5 II builds on that legacy, preserving the lens’s signature swirling background blur while enhancing optical performance with improved sharpness, contrast, and color rendering. Its unique double Gaussian design gives subjects a striking three-dimensional separation, making it a standout tool for artistic and expressive photography. Whether used wide open to emphasize the signature vortex bokeh or stopped down for refined detail, this lens thrives in portrait, fashion, nature, and fine art applications. Despite its vintage heritage, the Biotar 75 f1.5 II holds its own against modern optics with exceptional control over chromatic aberrations and an organic rendering that makes each image feel deliberate and timeless. Available in a wide range of mount options including Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, and more. (Mounts are not user-interchangeable.)