Mamiya 80mm f/4 (N/A)
An interchangeable medium format lens with an electronic leaf shutter, designed for the Mamiya 7 system
Overview
This is the 80mm f/4 lens for the Mamiya 7 and Mamiya 7II camera systems, often described as the normal lens for the platform. It features an in-lens electronic leaf shutter that operates from 4 seconds to 1/500th of a second plus bulb, with shutter control managed by the camera. The lens includes a dedicated special lens hood, which users note should not be missing when purchasing. Known for its exceptional optical performance, it is praised for sharpness at all apertures, absence of distortion, and even illumination across the frame.
Specifications
| Focal length | 80mm f/4 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements in 4 groups |
| Dimensions | 2.2" (56mm) length, 2.6" (67mm) diameter |
| Weight | 10.2 oz (290g) |
| Minimum focus distance | 3 feet (1m) |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| Shutter type | Electronic leaf shutter (in-lens) |
| Shutter speed range | 4s to 1/500 plus bulb (controlled by camera) |
| Lens hood | Included (special lens hood) |
Design
The lens contains an electronic leaf shutter integrated within the optical assembly, a design feature shared across the Mamiya 7 system lenses. Optical layout consists of six elements in four groups, with no additional construction details documented.
Context
Part of the Mamiya 7 system, this lens is positioned as the standard normal lens, complementing other available optics including the 43mm f/4.5, 50mm f/4.5, 65mm f/4, 150mm f/4.5, and 210mm f/8. It is optimized for use with the Mamiya 7 and 7II rangefinder cameras,
Market
Two demo sale prices from Calumet list the lens at $729.99 and $949.99, though these are not original MSRP values. No current market data, common failures, or collectibility trends are documented in the provided sources.
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