When you learn to utilize a large format camera like a 4 x 5 youre forced to slow down, observe and shoot sparingly. Large format lenses are photographic optics that provide an image circle large enough to cover large format film or plates. Large format lenses have been made since the beginning of photography but in recent years the big four manufacturers have been schneider, rodenstock, fuji and nikon. Aponikkor and processnikkor large format lenses by daniel w. The plasmat, which took over in the 50s60s, had six lens elements in four groups. At the heart of the df lie the powerful fxformat image sensor more than 2x larger than that for dx format and the expeed 3 imageprocessing engine just like the d4. All of these lenses are considered wideangle, and each focal length is designed for a specific format. The plasmat in particular is a very efficient lens design and is sometimes used for macro lenses in 35mm cameras.
Kenneth lee gallery a few favorite large format lenses. It comes in a copal 0 shutter and takes 52mm filters. Dx format lenses are attached to a dx format digital slr camera, fx format compatible lenses are attached to an fx format digital slr camera, and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position. A typical large format lens is shown below, a nikkor m 300mm f9. Lets start by defining the column headings and the meaning of the entries in the table. Each is a technological marvel, equipped to capture greatness wherever you see itfrom the. The 200mm nikkor m is a wonderful generalpurpose lens for use in the field. Nikkor sw series lenses are extreme wide angles rang ing from 65mm to 150mm. Experience the full potential of some of the finest camera lenses ever created.
Older large format lenses used a tessar design which just had four lens elements in three groups. Fujinon large format lenses have been manufactured in the following focal lengths. Choosing a 4x5 camera and lenses alex burke photography. Introduction to large format photography creativelive. Dxformat lenses are attached to a dxformat digital slr camera, fxformat compatible lenses are attached to an fxformat digital slr camera, and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.
Before clicking the buy now button on a lens, its worth googling for the exact model and finding out the image circle of the lens. Nikon large format lenses 2004 free download as pdf file. This incredibly versatile lens has a dynamic zoom coverage of approx. Aponikkor and processnikkor large format lenses by. It can also show by spurious resolution at higher lpmm values in the defocussed image. The threshold values prescribed for largeformat lenses. Large format photography was and is a rather small market and at the time of the reunification had four established players, i. Used large format camera lenses schneider, nikon, fujifilm. Les, modern 100mm lenses and 105mm lenses like the nikon and the rodenstock are all mounted on the same size shutter and all are small lenses.
Fromm 1 aponikkors, according to nikon nikon made two families of aponikkor lenses, both intendedto be used for, e. The march, 1997 fujinon large format lenses brochure i have is in japanese, so i havent been able to determine if it states that the sf lenses are ebc multicoated. Nikkor w lenses incorporate six elements in four groups and cover a field of 70 degrees at f22 74 degrees and 73 degrees with the ioornm f5. Used lenses medium and large format national camera.
A stepping motor built into the lens contributes to. The history of large format lenses for photography, made by nikon corporation, goes back to 1929, when a batch of lenses for aerial photography were made. But on the other hand, maybe you are new to fujis lenses and want to find out. The sf lenses are also the only current fujinon large format lenses that are labeled using inner lettering. I use a cheap dslr with an all in one lens that covers from wide angle to telephoto. Since then nikon produced many lenses for cameras using films in other formats than the 35 mm. Copal is the registered trademark of nidec copal corporation, tokyo, japan. Cctvoem infraredcorrected cctv lenses, highresolution cmount lenses, and macro systems for image processing and noncontact measurement technology, as well as customized development and manufacture of optical and mechanical components. Large format lenses can be mounted on all sorts of different sized film formats, but that doesnt mean every lens will be able to cover the entire area of that film size. Specializing in large format lenses, 8x10 lenses,fujinon, nikkor, rodenstock, schneider lenses, golden dagor, apo artar, kodak commercial ektar. The history of largeformat lenses for photography, made by nikon corporation, goes back to 1929, when a batch of lenses for aerial photography were made. Its very small and weighs only 180 grams but its razor sharp. Davis for the large format page new large format lenses for 8x10in 312. Process lenses for large format photography forums.
Dslr and then if i like what i see, i get out my large format gear. Trying to work out the best option for lenses on my nikon d3100. Large format lenses from carl zeiss oberkochen 19501972. Check price as a guy whos owned probably every nikon lens ever made, even for nikons 1940s1960s rangefinder cameras, im.
Large format lenses introduction large format lenses angulon series. Artist and educator daniel gregory, will start with the basics like what exactly is a large format camera. On smaller format cameras the image circle generally covers only the intended film size with little room to spare. In most popular focal lengths we can find lenses of similar description from each of these manufacturers. Nikkor lenses for large format cameras galeriephoto. Oct 17, 2017 older large format lenses used a tessar design which just had four lens elements in three groups. The lenses i currently have and have yet to try on large format are a 90mm f8 super angulon single coated i think a 120mm f6.
Then there is also vibration reduc tion vr with an effect equivalent to 3. I have my eye on the carl zeiss jena biometar 450 and 2. At used photo pro, we offer the best prices on used large format camera lenses from schneider, nikon, fujifilm, and other brands. Formula, performance and applications we make our own glass for unlimited design capabilities most lensmakers buy glass on the open market which limits them to the types and quality control standards that are available. This highly portable zoom lens introduces dxformat users to the world of genuine ultrawideangle shooting.
For large format use the circular patch of image light usually extends beyond the minimum size circle needed to fully cover the rectangle of the film. Used camera lenses while view cameras take time to set up, the right view camera lenses with sufficient image circle for tilt and shift movements allow a degree of focus manipulation and perspective control unmatched by other formats. Feb 09, 2014 trying to work out the best option for lenses on my nikon d3100. The nikkor sw f8 lenses, which include the 90mm, the 120mm and the 150mm are 8element, 4group lenses. Nikkorw series lenses provide maxi mum resolution and brilliance over a range from 100mm to 300mrn for general photography.
Camera lenses are available in different types and styles for amateurs through professional photographers. Explore a new or rather historic way of approaching your photography. Features wide covering power and a wide image circle. Unlike longer lenses for 4x5, it renders images with only a slight sense of compression and distance. We all know that the nikon d800 has a 36mp sensor and if you have read our posts on nikon d800e vs pentax 645d or the nikon d800e vs leica s2, its easy to argue that this dslr can keep up with the lower end medium format cameras at the fraction of the cost. Nikon large format lenses 2004 camera lens aperture scribd. When considering a new lens, think through the purpose of getting it first. Thanks dan for the comprehensive paper on your lenses. Nikkor lenses are born from a tradition of elite craftsmanship and a pursuit of optical perfection more than 80 years in the making. Below are the results of some tests of large format lenses i did over the years. To maximize correction of chromatic aberration inherent in long focal length lenses, nikons performanceproven ed extra low dispersion glass was used for the first time for lenses for large format cameras. Instead of the entire lens being moved during focusing, only an internal optical.
The nikkor lenses in the t series are telephototype lenses which do not require longlength camera bellows. Of course, such a highresolution sensor demands the highest resolving lenses, and only the prospec nikon lenses can do the sensor justice. With a nikon p6 adapter i can mount medium format lenses on my camera. Large format lenses are typically used in large format cameras and view cameras photographic optics generally project a circular image behind the lens. Among its products are nikkor imaging lenses for fmount cameras, large format photography, photographic enlargers, and other applications, the nikon fseries of 35 mm film slr cameras, the nikon dseries of digital slr cameras, the coolpix series of compact digital cameras, and the nikonos series of underwater film cameras.
These are, respectively, dialyte types symmetrical type aponikkor and tessar types asymmetrical type aponikkor. Paired with sharp and innovative nikkor lenses, the df delivers images using 16. Large format telephotos without compromise nikkort series lenses represent a. Through every era of imaging, nikkor s commitment to integrity, reliability and. Trusted and revered by the worlds top photographers, nikon fx full frame dslr cameras represent the culmination of. Almost every lens in this group has an angle of coverage of either 100 or 105 and focal lengths ranging from 65mm to 210mm. It comes with a mechanical copal shutter and a lensboard for mounting to a view camera and produces a 110 mm image circle at f11 capable of covering a format 63 x. All other models switched to outer lettering in the early 1980s.
The expeed 3 imageprocessing engine effortlessly handles the sensors large data files, while incamera picture control tailors the individual look and feel of your stills and videos. The d610s fxformat cmos image sensor yields wide dynamic range and exquisite sharpness, which nikkor lenses help draw out to their fullest potential. On close inspection, it turns out that a large format lens is actually quite simple. When looking for a lens for your monorail or field camera our used large format lenses are the way to go. The internal focusing lens employs the silent wave motor to drive the focusing mechanism to deliver smooth, silent and semiinstantaneous aut. Check out our selection used large format lenses and save some cash. This nikon advance assures increased image sharpness with telephoto lenses. With a nikonp6 adapter i can mount medium format lenses on my camera. The new z mount brings enormous flexibility to the optical design of lenses the most critical element in image making.
Consider the types of features that you would most prefer in a new camera lens. Since you are viewing this page, you are probably aware of the great lines of largeformat lenses that fujinon made and unfortunately no longer make. The highest attention to detail is paid to every aspect of every lens that bears the name nikkor. Long lenses for large format cameras are not necessarily telephoto designs. At nikon, where glassmaking is sour business, our designers can reach for designs that. Used lenses medium and large format national camera exchange. As a result, the nikkorw series performs excep tonally from relatively close working distances to in finity.
Nov 19, 2009 les, modern 100mm lenses and 105mm lenses like the nikon and the rodenstock are all mounted on the same size shutter and all are small lenses. Specializing in large format lenses, 8x10 lenses,fujinon, nikkor, rodenstock, schneider lenses, golden dagor, apo artar, kodak commercial ektar, apo sironar n, super symmar, grandagon, caltar, center filters and protar lenses. A standard long lens will often have the same design as the normal lens for that camera. Nikons products include cameras, camera lenses, binoculars, microscopes, ophthalmic lenses, measurement instruments, rifle scopes, spotting scopes, and the steppers used in the photolithography steps of semiconductor fabrication, of which it is the worlds second largest manufacturer. The extra image offers room to spare to make use of camera movements that realign the lens away from dead center on the film. The d610s fx format cmos image sensor yields wide dynamic range and exquisite sharpness, which nikkor lenses help draw out to their fullest potential. The company is the eighthlargest chip equipment maker as reported in 2017.
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