Overview / Rarity / Cultural Background This is a vintage Zenzanon 150mm f/3.5 telephoto lens for the Zenza Bronica medium format system, manufactured by Zenza Bronica. Designed for portrait, landscape, and studio photography, this lens is renowned for its excellent sharpness, smooth tonal rendition, and pleasing background blur. As part of the respected Zenzanon lineup, it contributed to Bronica's reputation as one of Japan's leading medium format camera systems. Well-preserved examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly outside Japan. Compared with medium format lenses from brands such as Carl Zeiss, the Zenzanon series is appreciated for delivering outstanding optical performance and excellent value, making it a favorite among collectors and film photography enthusiasts. This lens represents the golden era of Japanese medium format photography, when Bronica established itself as a strong competitor in the professional camera market through precision engineering and exceptional optical quality. Serial 1508309 Appearance Minor scratches and stains from use. Optics There is no fog. There is no fungus. There is no balsam separation. There are no scratches. There are some dust particles inside the middle element. No problem in the shooting. Functional It has been confirmed to work properly. The aperture blades move smoothly. The aperture operates properly. The helicoid operates smoothly. Bundled Items All you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package. Shipping I ship it in Japan post Small Parquet. Attach the tracking number. Shipping is only available to the address registered in Catawiki. As it is shipped from Japan, it cannot be shipped to Russia. Payment We will ship the item 3 business days after your payment clears. International Buyers - Please Note: This item will be shipped from Japan. Import duties taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.