Revised Mamiya 645 portrait telephoto with improved coatings, 93mm equivalent for quality medium format portraits.
The Mamiya Sekor C 150mm f/3.5 N is a telephoto portrait lens for the Mamiya 645 system, providing a perspective equivalent to approximately 93mm on 35mm format. The N designation indicates a newer revised version with improved optical coatings and mechanical refinements over the original version.
The 150mm focal length on the 645 format creates beautiful portrait compression with comfortable working distance from the subject. The Sekor C optics deliver sharp images with pleasing rendering, and the f/3.5 aperture provides adequate depth-of-field control on the large medium format negative.
Build quality is professional Mamiya 645 standard with robust metal construction and smooth focusing. The lens is compatible with all Mamiya 645 bodies from the original through the 645 Pro TL, providing a long service life within the system.
The Sekor C 150mm f/3.5 N offers excellent portrait telephoto value on the used market for Mamiya 645 shooters. The revised N version provides slightly better optical performance than the original, and the 645 format delivers noticeably better tonal quality than 35mm at this focal length.