Bronica Zanza Nikkor-P 75 2.8 ... Any good?

[jeremy_sutton]

I have the chance to purchase a Bronica Zanza Nikkor-P 75 2.8 (as my

first medium format) and wanted to know what the masses thought of

this camera. I am finding little, to none, information online about

it... Shutter fires, but lens is not stopping do

[wim_van_velzen]

What kind of camera has been offered? A S2(a) or an EC (TL). All good cameras when in good shape (they are all more than 20 years old and can have had a hard professional life). The Nikkor you mention is just the lens (and a good one!).

[david_goldfarb]

It's a fine normal lens for the S and EC series. If you are getting one of these cameras, I would recommend the S2A, which is more rugged than the others.

 

Go to http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/bronica.html for information on all the classic Bronicas.

[robert_monaghan]

sounds like lens needs a cleaning/lube/adjust; most camera repair shops will do this for a modest fee (like $25-35 US or so and up..).

 

The nikkor lenses for Bronica S/S2/EC are highly regarded, pro quality optics. I can't reliably tell them from similar shots against hasselblad, kowa, and rolleiflex, all of which I have and shoot.

 

for more info, see http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/bronica.html and bronnotes.html for user views etc.

 

see also broncameratest.html for tips on testing cameras/lens etc.

[jeremy_sutton]

More specifics:

 

I purchased a Zanza Bronica S2A Nikkor-P 75mm 2.8 for $175 and expect

I need CLA for both the lens and camera. It sat in a closet for 12

years, but functioned correctly before boxed up. Very excited as this

is my first step from 35mm into medium format.

 

Thank you all for your response

[jean_fran_ois_juteau]

<p>i use a bronica s2 since 2 years and after changing the viewfinder glass (for a sq-a type) i resolve the focus alignment problem common to the s2. this said, the nikkor 75mm /2.8 is a very sharp lens giving me very beautiful dof effect.<br>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfjuteau/sets/72157601904687782/<br>

anybody has any comparaison with the planar 80mm...?</p><div></div>