Mamiya-Sekor C 90mm f/3.8

The classic standard prime for Mamiya 645

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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Mamiya
Model N/A

Key Features

OPTICAL Standard prime lens designed for Mamiya 645 medium format system
APERTURE Manual aperture control from f/3.8 to f/22
CONSTRUCTION Robust metal barrel construction typical of Mamiya C-series
FOCUSING Manual focus with long throw for precision
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Mamiya 645 manual focus camera bodies
COATING Multi-coated optics to reduce flare and ghosting
FILTER Standard 58mm filter thread size
DIAPHRAGM Multi-blade aperture for smooth bokeh rendering
FORMAT Covers 6x4.5cm medium format film area
MOUNT Mamiya 645 manual focus bayonet mount
SHUTTER Lens does not contain a leaf shutter (focal plane shutter required)
WEATHER SEALING Mechanical build without electronic weather sealing
WEIGHT Lightweight and compact design for medium format

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Mamiya-Sekor C 90mm f/3.8

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with smooth dampening
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture ring on lens barrel
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Fully manual lens
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present N/A
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present N/A
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Mechanical build only

How-to Use Mamiya-Sekor C 90mm f/3.8

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Standard Prime
Focal Length 90mm
Maximum Aperture f/3.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 6 elements in 5 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.7m
Filter Thread 58mm
Diaphragm Blades 8
Mount Mamiya 645
Weight approx. 300g
Dimensions 65mm x 45mm