Bronica 200mm f/4.5 Zenzanon MC Lens for ETR System Review

The Bronica 200mm f/4.5 Zenzanon MC lens is a medium telephoto option for the Bronica ETR system, a medium format film camera platform that enjoyed popularity among portrait and commercial shooters from the 1970s through the 1990s. This multi-coated lens offers a moderate telephoto focal length well suited to portraiture, product work, and isolating subjects at a distance. The f/4.5 maximum aperture is typical for medium format glass of this era and provides adequate speed for available light shooting with slower film stocks.

As a used lens typically found in excellent condition from dealers like KEH, this Zenzanon MC model represents an affordable entry point for photographers already invested in the Bronica ETR ecosystem or those building out a kit for film-based medium format work. The 62mm filter thread is a common size, and the lens's compact form factor makes it practical for handheld use. It's a straightforward telephoto choice for anyone shooting Bronica ETR bodies and needing reach beyond standard focal lengths.