Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6

The gold standard for large format sharpness.

Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 19
Brand Rodenstock
Model N/A

Key Features

OPTICS Apochromatic design for superior color correction
FORMAT Designed for 4x5 and 5x7 large format
APERTURE f/5.6 maximum aperture for bright focusing
COVERAGE Large image circle for extensive movements
CONSTRUCTION All-metal mechanical build for professional use
SHUTTER Requires Copal 3 or similar mechanical shutter
COATING Multi-coated elements for high contrast
RESOLUTION High resolving power across the entire field
DISTORTION Virtually zero geometric distortion
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all standard view cameras
FILTER Standard filter thread size for accessories
BUILD Precision-machined brass and aluminum housing
RELIABILITY Fully mechanical, no electronic failure points

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

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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