Bronica 75mm f/2.8 Zenzanon EII Lens for ETR System Review

The Bronica 75mm f/2.8 Zenzanon EII is a standard prime lens for the Bronica ETR medium format system, offering a field of view roughly equivalent to a 47mm lens in 35mm terms. This EII version represents the second generation of Zenzanon optics for the ETR line, known for solid build quality and sharp rendering across the frame. At f/2.8, it provides a relatively fast maximum aperture for medium format, useful for working in moderate light and achieving shallow depth of field with the larger film area.

As a used lens typically found in excellent condition through specialist dealers like KEH, this 75mm serves as a capable workhorse for portrait, documentary, and general shooting on the ETR system. The 62mm filter thread is a common size, making accessories easy to source. While the ETR system itself is no longer in production, a healthy used market exists for these lenses, and the 75mm remains one of the more practical focal lengths in the lineup for photographers still shooting medium format film or adapting to digital.