w/Caps【Near Mint】ZENZA BRONICA MC 200mm f/3.5 Lens *As-Is* from Japan #E0391

• Focus ring works smoothly

• Light dirt on the rear element. It may have a minimal effect on photos.
• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches
• No balsam separation

• Brand: Zenza Bronica
• Model: Zenzanon MC 200mm f/3.5
• Lens Type: Manual Focus Telephoto Prime
• Lens Series: Zenzanon MC (multi-coated)
• Lens Mount: Zenza Bronica 6×6 focal-plane SLR bayonet
• Compatible Cameras: Zenza Bronica S2A, EC and EC-TL series cameras
• Film Format: Medium format 6×6 cm (120 / 220 film)
• Focal Length: 200mm
• 35mm Equivalent (Approx.): Approx. 110mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
• Lens Coating: Multi-coated (MC)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Aperture Control: Manual aperture ring
• Focusing Scale: Meters and Feet
• Depth of Field Scale: Yes
• Construction: Metal barrel
• Adaptability: Can be adapted to mirrorless cameras with a suitable Bronica adapter
• Made in: Japan

The Zenza Bronica Zenzanon MC 200mm f/3.5 is a medium-format telephoto lens made for Bronica's classic 6×6 focal-plane shutter SLR cameras. Zenza Bronica was one of Japan's most distinctive medium-format camera makers, and its lenses are respected for their solid construction and fine optical quality.

On the square 6×6 format, a 200mm focal length gives a field of view roughly comparable to a short telephoto lens on 35mm film. This makes it well suited to portraits, compressed landscapes and isolating subjects from their surroundings, with the large negative providing beautiful tonal depth.

The MC designation indicates multi-coating, which helps improve contrast and reduce flare. The relatively bright f/3.5 maximum aperture for a medium-format telephoto offers a degree of subject separation and makes focusing on the camera's ground glass easier.

Like other Bronica lenses of its era, it is built with a sturdy metal barrel and clear distance and depth-of-field scales. It has a substantial, quality feel that reflects the professional purpose of the Bronica system.

The lens is designed for Zenza Bronica S2A, EC and EC-TL series cameras, joining a system that also includes standard, wide-angle and longer telephoto lenses. It is a natural addition for photographers building a classic Bronica 6×6 kit.

Medium-format lenses such as this one can also be explored on digital cameras with a suitable adapter. Because only the centre of the large image circle is used, edge performance is often very good, and the lens offers a distinctive rendering on mirrorless bodies.

Classic Bronica lenses continue to attract interest from collectors and medium-format enthusiasts alike, both for their image quality and for their place in Japanese camera history.

If you are a Bronica user or a collector of classic medium-format equipment, the Zenzanon MC 200mm f/3.5 is an interesting and worthwhile lens to consider for portrait and telephoto work.