Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6
The gold standard for large format sharpness.
Key Features
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✗ Not Present | Focusing is performed by the camera bellows |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ✓ Present | Located on the mechanical shutter |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✗ Not Present | Mechanical design is not weather-sealed |
How-to Use Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6
Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Learn & Master Photography with Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 240mm |
| Aperture Range | f/5.6 - f/64 |
| Format | Large Format (4x5 / 5x7) |
| Image Circle | 352mm at f/22 |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
| Lens Design | 6 elements in 4 groups |
| Shutter | Copal 3 (typically) |
| Weight | Approx 750g (varies by shutter) |
| Focusing | Manual via view camera bellows |
| Movements | Excellent coverage for tilt and shift |
| Mount | Large Format Lens Board |
| Front Diameter | 80mm |
| Apochromatic | Yes |
| Multi-coated | Yes |
| Dimensions | Varies by shutter mounting |


