Meyer-Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm

Meyer-Optik Görlitz
36 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron
100 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
36
Tamron
97
Macro
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
25
Tamron
95
Landscape
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
9
Tamron
87
Wildlife Sports
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
12
Tamron
85
Professional
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
14
Tamron
85
Street
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
19
Tamron
83
Video Cinema
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
20
Tamron
82
Portrait
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
33
Tamron
81
Travel
Meyer-Optik Görlitz
14
Tamron
81

Specifications

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mmTamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min75 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max75 mm300 mm
Elements620
Groups413
Aspherical Elements—3★
ED Elements—2★
Coating—fluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/4
Min Aperturef/1.54-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades15★9
Build
MountSony ESony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight1.60 kg0.59 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typemanual focus onlyVXD linear motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance750 mm190 mm★
Max Magnification—1:3.8★

Pros & Cons

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile

Pricing

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is CA$937 cheaper (2.0x less).

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm0.019score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.103score per dollar

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 5.4x better value for money

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm

B&H Photo
CA$1,906

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

B&H Photo
CA$968
Amazon.ca
CA$1,099

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm View Details & Prices: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD