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Bronica 80mm f/2.8 Zenzanon-PS Lens

The Bronica 80mm f/2.8 is a 80mm f/2.8 lens designed for Bronica SQ mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Bronica 80mm f/2.8 Zenzanon-PS Lens

Bronica 80mm f/2.8 Zenzanon-PS Lens

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Lens Overview — Bronica 80mm f/2.8

The Bronica 80mm f/2.8 Zenzanon-PS is a manual focus prime lens built for the Bronica SQ camera system. Designed specifically for medium format photography, this lens offers a standard 80mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, giving shooters meaningful control over exposure and depth of field in a variety of lighting situations. As a prime lens, it delivers a fixed focal length without the complexity of a zoom mechanism, which typically translates to a more straightforward optical design.

Manual focus operation puts full control in the photographer's hands, making it well-suited to deliberate, methodical shooting styles common in medium format work. The lens accepts 67mm filters, opening up a wide range of filter accessories for creative and technical use. Weighing in at 500g, it carries a solid, substantial feel consistent with medium format glass of its era.

Compatibility is exclusive to the Bronica SQ mount, so it pairs directly with Bronica SQ series cameras. With no image stabilization on board, steady technique or adequate support is recommended, particularly at wider apertures or in lower light scenarios.

Key Features — Bronica 80mm f/2.8

80mm Standard Focal Length: Equivalent to a roughly 45mm field of view on 35mm, making it a natural, versatile choice for portraits, street, and general medium format work.

f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides meaningful depth of field control and usable light-gathering capability for a medium format prime lens.

Bronica SQ Mount: Purpose-built for the Bronica SQ system, ensuring reliable mechanical and optical alignment with SQ series bodies.

Manual Focus Design: Full manual focus control suits the deliberate, methodical pace typical of medium format shooting workflows.

Medium Format Coverage: Designed to cover the 6x6cm square format of the Bronica SQ system, delivering full-frame medium format image quality.

67mm Filter Thread: Accepts widely available 67mm filters, giving shooters straightforward access to polarizers, ND filters, and other accessories.

Lens Specifications — Bronica 80mm f/2.8

Bronica 80mm f/2.8 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesPortrait, Studio, Product
Lens TypePrime
FormatMedium Format
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length80mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Camera SystemMedium Format
Lens MountBronica SQ
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread67mm

Description — Bronica 80mm f/2.8

The Bronica 80mm f/2.8 Zenzanon-PS is a manual focus prime lens purpose-built for the Bronica SQ mount. It sits in the medium format lens category, offering a standard 80mm focal length that works well across a broad range of photographic applications. The f/2.8 maximum aperture gives photographers meaningful depth of field control and the ability to work in varied lighting without always reaching for additional support.

At 500g, the lens has the solid, purposeful feel expected from medium format optics. The 67mm filter thread provides excellent compatibility with widely available filter accessories, from polarizers to neutral density options. With no image stabilization and manual focus only, this lens rewards a considered, hands-on approach to shooting — precisely the kind of workflow that medium format photography tends to encourage.

It is exclusively compatible with the Bronica SQ camera system.

Pros — Bronica 80mm f/2.8

  • ✓Wide f/2.8 maximum aperture provides strong depth of field control for a medium format prime
  • ✓Standard 80mm focal length on medium format is a versatile choice for a range of photographic subjects
  • ✓67mm filter thread size offers broad compatibility with common filter accessories

Cons — Bronica 80mm f/2.8

  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may slow down fast-paced or action shooting
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring steady handling especially in low light
  • ✗500g weight adds noticeable heft to a medium format kit

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bronica 80mm f/2.8

Which cameras is this lens compatible with?+
The Zenzanon-PS 80mm f/2.8 is designed for the Bronica SQ mount, making it compatible with Bronica SQ series cameras. It is not natively compatible with other camera systems.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. Photographers will need to focus by hand, which is standard practice for medium format lenses of this type.
What filter size does this lens use?+
The lens has a 67mm filter thread, allowing you to use standard 67mm screw-in filters such as UV, polarizing, or ND filters.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No, the Zenzanon-PS 80mm f/2.8 does not include image stabilization. A tripod or steady shooting technique is advisable, particularly when shooting at wider apertures or in lower light.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 500g, which is typical for medium format glass. Factor this into your kit weight when planning handheld shooting sessions.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 80mm. It does not zoom, but the fixed design is well suited to the intentional shooting style that medium format photography often calls for.

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