Nikon NIKKOR-P 200mm f/4 Lens for Bronica S Cameras *USED*

Quick Overview

• Designed specifically for Bronica S camera systems.
• 200mm telephoto focal length provides long reach.
• Fast f/4 maximum aperture for shallow depth.
• High-quality optical glass elements by Nikon.
• Exceptional clarity across the medium format frame.
• Solid, all-metal barrel construction for durability.
• Sharp image rendering for portrait and landscape.
• Precise manual focus ring for accurate control.
• Features iconic, classic Nikkor-P optical design.
• Reliable performance for vintage medium format photography.

Product Description

The Nikon NIKKOR-P 200mm f/4 is a telephoto prime lens engineered specifically for the Zenza Bronica S-series medium format camera systems. The "P" designation refers to the Pentac optical design, which utilizes a five-element configuration optimized to cover the 6x6cm negative format while maintaining high contrast and sharpness. As a moderate telephoto lens, it provides a flattering perspective for portraiture and landscape photography, effectively compressing the visual space between foreground and background elements. The barrel is constructed from heavy-duty, machined metal, matching the rugged, industrial design aesthetic of the Bronica S, S2, and S2A camera bodies.

The lens features a manual aperture ring that allows for precise control from a maximum of f/4 down to a minimum of f/22. It is equipped with an automatic diaphragm mechanism that couples directly to the Bronica camera body; this allows the photographer to compose and focus with the aperture fully open for maximum viewfinder brightness, stopping down to the pre-selected f-stop automatically only at the exact moment the shutter is released. The lens mounts to the camera via the proprietary Bronica bayonet system, ensuring a secure, light-tight fit with the camera’s focal-plane shutter assembly.

Focusing is managed via a wide, dampened helical ring that offers a long rotation throw, allowing for fine-tuned adjustments necessary for critical focus on the shallow depth of field inherent in 200mm medium format optics. The barrel includes a clear, engraved distance scale in both meters and feet for zone focusing and distance estimation. The front of the lens features a large filter thread for standard attachments, and it is designed to work seamlessly with the Bronica system’s modular components, providing a balanced, stable setup when used on a tripod or handheld.