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Mamiya K/L 65mm f/4 L
Mamiya
Discontinuedmedium-format
Mamiya K/L 65mm f/4 L: 9 elements in 8 groups, 77mm filter thread.
- Focal length
- 65mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Mamiya RB
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
Known for
- Landscapes
- Architecture
- Environmental portraits
Considerations
- Leaf shutter in the lens: cock the camera and lens shutters before mounting
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Wide angle
Rendering: Improved over C version
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Buying guide
Check the leaf shutter fires at all speeds, the aperture and focusing smoothness, and the condition of the glass.
Specifications
| Mount | Mamiya RB |
| Focal Length | 65mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $300 - $500
- Mint
- ~$600
Indicative, no dated source.