Mamiya K/L 127mm F/3.5 L

Short telephoto prime lens • Film era • Discontinued

Mamiya K/L 127mm F/3.5 L
  • Announced:
  • · 1990
  • Production status:
  • ● Discontinued
  • Country of design:
  • · Japan
  • Original name:
  • · Mamiya K/L 1:3.5 f=127mm L
  • Class:
  • · Slow 6x7 medium-format short telephoto prime lens
  • · Professional model (Top class)
  • System:
  • · Mamiya RB67 (1970)

Model history (2)

■Mamiya-Sekor Z 127mm F/3.5 WA6 - 40.66m⌀77 1990 ●
■Mamiya K/L 127mm F/3.5 LA6 - 40.64m⌀77 1990 ●
—Mamiya K/L 127mm F/3.5 L-A Gold "50 Years in Photography" (300 units) 1990 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Medium format 6x7
127mm
F/3.5
6 elements in 4 groups (Double Gauss derivative)
Mamiya RB67 [111mm]
39.1°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:
Automatic
Aperture control:
Aperture ring (Manual settings only)
Built-in leaf shutter:
Type:
Mechanical Seiko #1
Range of shutter speeds:
1 - 1/400 + T
Self-timer (V):
-
Shutter speed control:
Shutter speed ring
Flash sync mode:
X sync
Flash sync terminal:
Yes
Focusing:
0.64m
0.408m
1:2.8
Focusing modes:
Manual focus only
Manual focus control:
None; focusing from the camera
Physical characteristics:
780g
⌀97.2×74mm
Accessories:
Screw-type 77mm
Screw-type round
Not available

Sources of data

  • Mamiya interchangeable lenses for Mamiya RB67 Professional instructions.
  • Mamiya RB67 Pro-SD system accessories chart.
  • Mamiya RB67 Pro-SD booklet (2 ED., PUB. 2112).
  • Mamiya medium format cameras booklet.
  • Mamiya medium format cameras booklet (PUB. 9012).
  • Mamiya medium format cameras booklet (PUB. 9022).
  • Mamiya RB67 Pro-SD booklet (13 ED., PUB. 2112).

Manufacturer description #1

A bright, high performance lens with an aperture of f/3.5, the f/3.5L exhibits the superior characteristics of a Gauss type lens. With four corner distortion as small as -0.1%, its high contrast and resolution from the center to the periphery of the picture area results in minimal image quality deterioration even during close-up photography.

Manufacturer description #2

The 127mm f/3.5 is an excellent, all purpose normal lens. Its slightly long normal focal length makes it superb for close-focusing, portrait head shots, and three-quarter length portraits. Applications include general purpose photography from landscapes to portraits and close-up photography with the RB's built-in bellows or added extension tubes.

Mamiya K/L series

The third generation of lenses designed for Mamiya RB67 series medium format 6x7 SLR cameras. Introduced with the Mamiya RB67 Professional SD in 1990.

  • Newer designs optically identical to the RZ67 M series lenses;
  • Mechanical Seiko #1 leaf shutter;
  • All shutter speeds up to 1/400 sec. synchronized automatically for electronic flash;
  • Fully automatic diaphragm;
  • Multi-layer anti-reflection coating;
  • Standardized 77mm filter thread mount for optimized handling with accessories.

Mamiya K/L 127mm F/3.5 L special editions (1)

Other short telephoto prime lenses in the Mamiya RB67 system

■Mamiya RB67 mount (13)
Mamiya-Sekor 127mm F/3.8A5 - 3⌀77 1970 ●
Mamiya-Sekor NB 127mm F/3.8A5 - 3⌀77 1973 ●
Mamiya-Sekor C 127mm F/3.8A5 - 3⌀77 1974 ●
Mamiya-Sekor C 150mm F/4 SFA5 - 30.86m⌀77 1977 ●
Mamiya K/L 150mm F/3.5 LA6 - 40.82m⌀77 ●
Mamiya K/L 180mm F/4.5 L-AA4 - 31.10m⌀77 ●
Mamiya-Sekor 180mm F/4.5A5 - 31.11m⌀77 1973 ●
Mamiya-Sekor C 180mm F/4.5A5 - 31.11m⌀77 1974 ●
Mamiya K/L 210mm F/4.5 APO LA7 - 51.43m⌀77 1990 ●
Mamiya-Sekor C 250mm F/4.5A5 - 41.85m⌀77 ●
Mamiya K/L 250mm F/4.5 L-AA5 - 41.85m⌀77 ●
Mamiya-Sekor 250mm F/4.5A5 - 41.85m⌀77 1970 ●
Mamiya K/L 250mm F/4.5 APO LA7 - 51.86m⌀77 1990 ●

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