Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4 Zenzanon PE Lens
The Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4 is a 40mm f/4 lens designed for Bronica ETR mount cameras. Used copies start from $425 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4 Zenzanon PE Lens
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Lens Overview — Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4
Key Features — Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4
40mm Medium Format Prime: Provides a wide-angle perspective equivalent to roughly 25mm in 35mm terms, suited for landscapes, architecture, and environmental work.
Zenzanon PE Optics: Part of Bronica's PE lens series, designed for optimal performance with the ETRS and ETRSi bodies including full metering compatibility.
f/4 Maximum Aperture: Offers adequate light-gathering for a medium format wide-angle prime, usable in a range of lighting conditions.
Bronica ETR Mount: Natively compatible with the Bronica ETR, ETRS, and ETRSi camera bodies, ensuring full integration within the ETR system.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring suited to the deliberate, tripod-assisted shooting style typical of medium format film work.
95mm Filter Thread: Large front filter diameter accommodates circular polarizers, ND filters, and other accessories sized for medium format wide-angle optics.
Lens Specifications — Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, Travel |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 40mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Bronica ETR |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4
The Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4 Zenzanon PE is a wide-angle prime lens engineered for the Bronica ETR medium format camera system. With a fixed 40mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, this lens delivers a wide perspective suited to medium format photography. It is a manual focus lens with no image stabilization, placing full control in the hands of the photographer.
The substantial 95mm filter thread opens up a wide range of filtration options, though filter costs should be factored into your planning. At 600g, the lens carries the solid weight characteristic of quality medium format optics. Its Bronica ETR mount means it is a dedicated system lens, compatible with ETR-series cameras and no other platforms.
For medium format photographers already shooting within the Bronica ETR ecosystem, this Zenzanon PE wide-angle prime is a purposeful and system-native choice.
Pros — Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4
- ✓Wide-angle 40mm focal length designed specifically for medium format shooting
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4 provides usable light-gathering for a medium format wide prime
- ✓Large 95mm filter thread accommodates a wide range of filter accessories
Cons — Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support for faster-paced shooting scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring careful technique or tripod use in low light
- ✗95mm filter thread size means filters will be a significant additional investment
Videos — Bronica ETRS 40mm f/4
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