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Mamiya Sekor Z 37mm f/4.5 W Fisheye
Mamiya
Discontinuedmedium-format
Mamiya Sekor Z 37mm f/4.5 W Fisheye: 9 elements in 6 groups, 0.26m minimum focus, 40.5mm filter thread, 1280g.
- Focal length
- 37mm
- Max aperture
- f/4.5
- Mount
- Mamiya RZ
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 6
Known for
- Creative
- Interiors
- Architecture
- Extreme wide
Considerations
- Electronic Seiko #1 leaf shutter: needs camera battery power
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 control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control1, level 1 of 5
Bokeh: Fisheye
Rendering: 180° diagonal
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 RZ |
| Focal Length | 37mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Focus | 0.26m |
| Filter Size | 40.5mm |
| Weight | 1280g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $550 - $900
- Mint
- ~$1100
Indicative, no dated source.