Vintage Lenses
    ExaktaM42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 3.9
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 15.0
    Focal Length
    75mm
    Aperture
    f/1.5-22
    Mount
    Exakta, M42
    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

    Physical characteristics

    76 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.

    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 72 months of tracked sales — pay around the $1322.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $1322.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $1897.50
    All-time low
    $205.00
    Latest sale
    $2340.00

    Best deals

    171 of 342 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $1322.50 fair value.

    • Oct 30, 2024$205.00$-1117.50 / typical
    • Oct 30, 2024$210.00$-1112.50 / typical
    • Oct 30, 2024$211.00$-1111.50 / typical
    • Oct 30, 2024$212.00$-1110.50 / typical
    • Oct 30, 2024$213.00$-1109.50 / typical

    Auction insight

    0 of 1 auction closes (0%) landed below the $1322.50 fair value. All-time auction floor: $2340.00.

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length75mm
    Aperturef/1.5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Length76mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountExakta, M42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Aurora Gallo3.6/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5

    Aurora Gallo4.5/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 is a camera lens with 75mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.5/22, for the Exakta, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 450-560g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 uses a Exakta, M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 typically sells for around $205.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5?

    Similar lenses include A. Schacht Ulm Travenar R 85mm f/2.8, Aicoset-P 85mm f/1.8, Angenieux 75mm f/1.8 Type S6.

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    €2,340.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.6
    Optical3.9/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value15.0/5
    Bokeh16.0/5
    Usability3.7/5
    Based on 16 reviewers

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