Lens · prime
Mamiya Sekor Z 500mm f/8 W
Mamiya
Discontinuedmedium-format
Mamiya Sekor Z 500mm f/8 W: 7 elements in 7 groups, 105mm filter thread.
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Max aperture
- f/8
- Mount
- Mamiya RZ
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 7
Known for
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Nature
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)4, level 4 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control5, level 5 of 5
Vignetting control5, level 5 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Ring highlights
Rendering: Mirror character
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 | 500mm |
| Max Aperture | f/8 |
| Filter Size | 105mm |
Optical design
| Formula | other |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Special | Mirror/catadioptric |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $500 - $850
- Mint
- ~$1000
Indicative, no dated source.