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Mamiya Sekor Z 140mm f/4.5 Macro W

Mamiya

Discontinuedmedium-format

Mamiya Sekor Z 140mm f/4.5 Macro W: 7 elements in 4 groups, 77mm filter thread.

Focal length
140mm
Max aperture
f/4.5
Mount
Mamiya RZ
Format
medium-format
Elements / groups
7 / 4

Known for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits
  • Copy work

Considerations

  • Electronic Seiko #1 leaf shutter: needs camera battery power

Optical characteristics

Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.

Sharpness (wide)5, level 5 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 control5, level 5 of 5

Bokeh: Flat field, smooth

Rendering: Excellent macro and portrait

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

MountMamiya RZ
Focal Length140mm
Max Aperturef/4.5
Min Aperturef/32
Filter Size77mm

Optical design

FormulaPlanar
Elements7
Groups4
CoatingMulti-Coated
SpecialFloating elements

Pricing

Typical used price (US market)
$400 - $700
Mint
~$850

Indicative, no dated source.