Bronica ETR portrait telephoto with leaf shutter for 645 medium format.
The Bronica Zenzanon-PE 135mm f/4 is a telephoto portrait lens for the Bronica ETR 6x4.5 medium format system, providing approximately a 110mm equivalent perspective. The focal length offers classic portrait compression with the tonal richness of the 645 format. A built-in leaf shutter enables flash sync at all speeds.
Optical quality is good with the Zenzanon multi-coating delivering contrasty, well-corrected images. The 135mm on 645 provides flattering portrait rendering with effective background separation at f/4. The medium format negative ensures excellent detail and the smooth tonal gradation that portraits benefit from.
Build quality follows Bronica ETR professional standards with solid metal construction and reliable operation. The PE designation indicates the later electronic coupling version. The lens is compact for a medium format telephoto and balances well on ETR bodies.
On the used market, the Zenzanon-PE 135mm f/4 offers medium format portrait capability for Bronica ETR at modest prices. An excellent portrait lens for 645 shooters wanting telephoto compression with medium format quality at very affordable pricing.