{"product_id":"kowa-150mm-f-3-5","title":"Kowa 150mm f\/3.5 Telephoto Lens – Medium Format – Kowa Six Mount – Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kowa 150mm f\/3.5 is a classic medium format telephoto lens designed for the Kowa Six system, including the Six, Six MM, and Super 66 models. With a robust metal build and sharp optics, this lens delivers excellent image quality for portraiture, landscape, and general telephoto work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in silver (Type I) and black (Type II), the lens features a Seiko leaf shutter with speeds from 1s to 1\/500 plus T mode. Its optical design varies slightly between types:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType I: 6 elements in 3 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType II: 5 elements in 4 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the Kowa system’s niche status, this lens holds its own against contemporaries like Hasselblad and Bronica in terms of resolution and rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150mm focal length – ideal for portraits and telephoto compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/3.5 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko leaf shutter: 1s to 1\/500 + T mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual focus with smooth helicoid action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid metal construction – available in silver or black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Kowa Six, Six MM, and Super 66 medium format cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType I: 6 elements in 3 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType II: 5 elements in 4 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter Speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 second to 1\/500 + T mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kowa Six (bayonet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid metal barrel (silver or black finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 675g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 83mm (length) x 80mm (diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Optics are clean with no haze or fungus, stripped and cleaned September 2026. Aperture blades are snappy and shutter speeds accurate. Barrel shows minimal wear. Includes front cap. Tested and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch-Optimized Keywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKowa 150mm f\/3.5 lens, Kowa Six telephoto lens, medium format Kowa lens, vintage Kowa lens, Seiko shutter lens, Kowa Six mount lens, portrait lens for Kowa, manual focus medium format lens, Kowa Super 66 compatible lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51005841539414,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP1755.jpg?v=1790182509","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/kowa-150mm-f-3-5","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}