Bronica 500mm f/8 Zenzanon-PG Lens
The Bronica 500mm f/8 is a 500mm f/8 lens designed for Bronica SQ mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Bronica 500mm f/8 Zenzanon-PG Lens
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Lens Overview — Bronica 500mm f/8
Key Features — Bronica 500mm f/8
500mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed 500mm focal length delivers substantial reach for wildlife, sports, and distant subject photography on medium format.
Medium Format Image Circle: Designed to cover the larger film area of the Bronica SQ system, making full use of medium format's inherent detail and tonal range.
Bronica SQ Mount: Native compatibility with Bronica SQ-series bodies ensures direct, secure mounting with no adapters required.
f/8 Maximum Aperture: Fixed maximum aperture of f/8 is typical for long telephoto primes of this focal length and format, requiring adequate lighting or slower shutter speeds.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation suits the deliberate, tripod-based shooting style that medium format telephoto work demands.
2,500g Build Weight: At 2.5kg, this lens reflects the substantial optical construction required for 500mm medium format coverage and is best used on a sturdy tripod.
Lens Specifications — Bronica 500mm f/8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Wildlife, Sports, Landscape |
| Lens Type | Super Telephoto |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 500mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/8 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Bronica SQ |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2500g |
Description — Bronica 500mm f/8
The Bronica 500mm f/8 Zenzanon-PG is a telephoto prime lens built for the Bronica SQ medium format camera system. Operating at a fixed 500mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/8, this lens targets photographers who need serious reach within the Bronica SQ ecosystem. Focusing is entirely manual, with no autofocus system present, making it well suited to tripod-based, methodical shooting at distance.
The lens is classified as medium format in both lens format and camera system, meaning it is designed to cover the larger image circle that Bronica SQ bodies require. At 2,500g, this is a heavyweight optic that demands proper support. There is no image stabilization, so shooters should plan accordingly with stable mounting solutions.
The Zenzanon-PG designation places this lens within Bronica's premium optical lineup for the SQ platform, making it a sought-after option for medium format telephoto work.
Pros — Bronica 500mm f/8
- ✓500mm telephoto prime focal length offers significant reach for medium format shooting
- ✓Designed specifically for the Bronica SQ mount, ensuring native system compatibility
- ✓Manual focus operation suits deliberate, tripod-based telephoto shooting workflows
Cons — Bronica 500mm f/8
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/8 is relatively narrow, limiting use in lower light conditions
- ✗At 2,500g, the lens is very heavy and will require substantial support for most shooting scenarios
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which may be challenging at 500mm for moving subjects