Lens · prime
Mamiya Sekor Z 65mm f/4 W
Mamiya
Discontinuedmedium-format
Mamiya Sekor Z 65mm f/4 W: 7 elements in 7 groups, 77mm filter thread.
- Focal length
- 65mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Mamiya RZ
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 7
Known for
- Landscapes
- Architecture
- Environmental portraits
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 control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Wide angle
Rendering: Good edge performance
Colour: Warm
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 | 65mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $350 - $550
- Mint
- ~$700
Indicative, no dated source.