Focal Plane Bronica lens compatibility

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revdocjim

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I have a Bronica C (cheap version of model S) and two Nikkor-P lenses for it, the 75/2.8 and the 200/4. Today I came across a Zenzanon 150/3.5 that looked like it would fit so I brought it home and tried it. It basically does fit, and when I release the shutter the aperture blades do close down properly but it feels like a loose fit.

This is the type of lens where the focusing ring is a separate component that attaches directly to the mount on the camera body and then the specific lenses all attach to the focusing ring. The markings on the focusing ring show that it was made for 50mm, 75mm, 135mm and 200mm. I think this Zenzanon lens is for one of the later focal plane Bronicas, after they quit using Nikon for lens supply.

My only concern is that if the lens fit is loose there might be some light leaks. Can anyone give me a definitive confirmation regarding compatibility?
 

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If you can mount the lens, then it is compatible. A loose fit isn't so unusual with these lenses. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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