Mamiya RZ67 telephoto with leaf shutter for 6x7 medium format photography.
The Mamiya Sekor Z 180mm f/4.5 is a telephoto lens for the Mamiya RZ67 medium format system, providing approximately a 90mm equivalent perspective on the enormous 6x7cm format. The RZ67 produces the largest commonly used medium format negatives, ensuring extraordinary detail from this moderate telephoto.
Optical quality is good with the Sekor multi-coating delivering sharp images at working apertures. The 6x7 format ensures extraordinary detail and tonal richness. The RZ67's bellows focusing system enables closer focus than the lens alone can achieve, extending its versatility for close-up work.
Build quality follows Mamiya RZ67 professional standards with the robust construction this demanding system requires. The lens features a leaf shutter for flash synchronisation at all speeds, essential for the studio and location portrait work the RZ67 system excels at.
On the used market, the Sekor Z 180mm f/4.5 offers affordable telephoto capability for the RZ67 system. For RZ67 photographers wanting moderate telephoto reach with flash sync, it provides solid 6x7 format results at accessible pricing.