Budget Bronica SQ portrait telephoto with leaf shutter, 85mm equivalent at f/3.5 for affordable medium format portraits.
The Bronica Zenzanon-S 150mm f/3.5 is a telephoto portrait lens for the Bronica SQ 6x6cm medium format system, providing an 85mm equivalent perspective at a more affordable price than the faster f/2.8 version. The built-in Seiko leaf shutter provides flash synchronisation at all speeds for studio and location portrait work.
The 150mm focal length on 6x6 creates the classic portrait perspective with beautiful background separation. The f/3.5 aperture is slightly slower than the f/2.8 variant but still provides useful depth-of-field control on the large medium format frame. The Zenzanon optics deliver sharp results with pleasing rendering.
Build quality is robust all-metal construction matching the professional standards of the Bronica SQ system. The leaf shutter enables creative flash work at any speed, and the focusing ring provides smooth, precise control for critical portrait focusing.
The Zenzanon-S 150mm f/3.5 offers portrait telephoto capability at lower prices than the faster f/2.8 version on the used market. For Bronica SQ photographers who want the portrait perspective with leaf shutter flash sync at a budget price, it provides excellent value.