Lens Database/Kowa/N°8676622
N°8676622 · Family detail
KowaPrime·KOWA SIX mount·1968

Kowa 55mm F/3.5 [I]

Specifications01

Focal length55mm
Max aperturef/3.5
TypePrime
Release year1968
Weight850 g
Filter size86 mm
Min focus distance0.5 m
Optical elements8
Groups6
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeWide-angle prime lens

Summary02

Kowa 55mm F/3.5 prime lens for Kowa SIX mount. Fixed focal length intended for general photography; designed for moderate light-gathering at f/3.5.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Kowa Six mount has a flange distance of 79 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Most lenses for this mount have a leaf shutter. The adapter must hold the shutter open.
  • Sony EAdapter · 61 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 59 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 63 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 61.3 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 59 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 59.75 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 52.3 mm
  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 61 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 35 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

  • Nikon FAdapter · 32.5 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

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Other Mounts03

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