Affordable Bronica SQ-B kit for 6x6 medium format with Zenzanon-PS 80mm f/2.8.
The Bronica SQ-B with Zenzanon-PS 80mm f/2.8 is a complete 6x6cm medium format SLR kit. The SQ-B is the most basic body in the Bronica SQ system, providing essential 6x6 photography with the excellent Zenzanon-PS standard lens. The B designation indicates the budget-oriented body variant with simplified features.
The Zenzanon-PS 80mm f/2.8 is the standard lens for the SQ system delivering sharp, contrasty images with multi-coated Zenzanon quality on the 6x6cm format. The built-in leaf shutter provides flash sync at all speeds. The 80mm provides a standard perspective equivalent to approximately 45mm on 35mm format.
Build quality on the SQ-B is simpler than the SQ-A and SQ-Ai but maintains the modular design that accepts interchangeable backs, lenses, and viewfinders. The system produces twelve 6x6cm frames per roll of 120 film with the exceptional detail that the square medium format is prized for.
On the used market, the SQ-B with 80mm offers the most affordable entry into Bronica's 6x6 SQ system. For photographers wanting square medium format photography at the lowest possible investment, this kit provides genuine 6x6 capability with quality optics at remarkably accessible pricing.