Bronica 75mm
A medium format prime lens designed for the Bronica ETR system, featuring a built-in leaf shutter and f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Overview
The Bronica 75mm is a manual focus lens made for Bronica’s ETR-series medium format cameras. It delivers a normal field of view on 645 film format and is engineered for sharp, consistent imaging with a leaf shutter built into the lens. Designed for precision, it supports shutter speeds from 8 seconds to 1/500s via electronic control and features half-stop aperture detents for fine exposure control.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.6m |
| Optical Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Seiko #0 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 8s to 1/500s |
| Filter Size | Varies by model (58mm or 62mm) |
| Mount | For Bronica ETR system |
Design
The lens features internal focusing and a leaf shutter design, with aperture control integrated into the lens barrel. It is constructed for durability and precise operation, typical of Bronica's medium format lens lineup.
Reception
Known for outstanding sharpness and beautiful bokeh, the Bronica 75mm is praised for its build quality and performance in portrait and everyday photography. It is described as being built like a tank, delivering remarkable medium format detail.
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