{"overview":"The Mamiya Press 75mm f\/5.6 is a wide-angle lens designed for the Mamiya Press \/ Universal Press rangefinder system, covering the 6x9 medium-format frame. It was built for press and field photographers needing a wider field of view than the standard 90mm or 100mm lenses on the Press body.","market_narrative":"UK auction data for this lens is thin: the single recorded hammer price in 2025 was £106, achieved at a UK saleroom (wholesale, pre-commission). On that limited evidence the lens is worth roughly £100 today, but with only one data point the price band is not firmly established and clean, fully working examples could sell for more.","buying_guide":"Inspect the glass under a strong light for fungus, internal haze and coating scratches, all of which are common in Press-system lenses of this age. Check the aperture blades for oil and confirm they snap cleanly, test the leaf shutter at every speed, and make sure the focus helicoid turns smoothly without stiffness or grease migration. Verify the rangefinder coupling cam on the rear is undamaged, as a bent or missing cam will prevent accurate focus on the Press body.","specs":"Key specifications from the supplied data: 75mm focal length, maximum aperture f\/5.6, Mamiya Press bayonet mount.","faq":[{"q":"What is a Mamiya Press 75mm f\/5.6 worth at UK auction?","a":"On the only recorded UK hammer result, it sold for £106 in April 2025, so current value sits around the £100 mark, though a single sale is not a reliable price band."},{"q":"How much does a Mamiya Press 75mm f\/5.6 sell for today?","a":"Recent saleroom evidence puts the price near £106, with clean, fully functional copies likely to fetch a little more when they appear."},{"q":"What should I check before buying one?","a":"Look for fungus, haze, oil on the aperture blades, sticky focus, shutter accuracy across all speeds, and an intact rangefinder coupling cam."},{"q":"Which cameras does this lens fit?","a":"It is designed for the Mamiya Press and Universal Press rangefinder bodies, covering up to the 6x9 format."}],"confidence":35,"reasoning":"Only one sales record and no SPECS or variant data were supplied, so the price band and detailed specifications cannot be confirmed."}