Lens · prime
Mamiya K/L 75mm f/3.5 L
Mamiya
Discontinuedmedium-format
Mamiya K/L 75mm f/3.5 L: 9 elements in 7 groups, 77mm filter thread.
- Focal length
- 75mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- Mamiya RB
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 7
Known for
- Environmental portraits
- Documentary
- Group shots
- Interiors
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
Contrast5, level 5 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: Pleasant
Rendering: Sharp wide angle
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 | 75mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Special | Low dispersion glass |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $250 - $450
- Mint
- ~$550
Indicative, no dated source.