Cambo ACTAR-120 120mm Medium Format Lens
The Cambo ACTAR-120 is a 120mm f/5.6 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cambo ACTAR-120 120mm Medium Format Lens
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Lens Overview — Cambo ACTAR-120
Key Features — Cambo ACTAR-120
120mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed 120mm telephoto perspective provides a consistent working distance well-suited to macro and close-up subjects.
Macro-Optimized Design: Built specifically for close-up photography, delivering high magnification capability within the ACTUS system.
Cambo ACTUS Compatible: Mounts via Lens Board interface, integrating directly into the modular Cambo ACTUS view camera platform.
Medium Format Coverage: Image circle designed to cover medium format sensors and film, supporting the large captures the ACTUS system enables.
Manual Focus Only: Precise manual focus control suits the deliberate, tripod-based shooting workflow typical of technical camera and macro work.
f/5.6 Maximum Aperture: Moderate maximum aperture is practical for macro use where depth of field is typically managed through focus and camera movements rather than aperture alone.
Lens Specifications — Cambo ACTAR-120
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Fashion, Documentary, Macro |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 120mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Camera System | Cambo ACTUS view camera system |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 490g |
Description — Cambo ACTAR-120
The Cambo ACTAR-120 is a 120mm prime lens engineered for the Cambo ACTUS view camera system, mounting via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) interface. Classified as a macro lens in the telephoto focal length range, it is purpose-built for close-up work where precision and repeatability matter. With a maximum aperture of f/5.6 and manual focus only, the ACTAR-120 suits a methodical, tripod-based shooting approach.
It covers the medium format lens format and weighs 490g, making it a practical addition to the ACTUS system without adding excessive bulk. There is no image stabilization and no autofocus, which aligns with the deliberate workflow of technical camera photography. For photographers already invested in the Cambo ACTUS ecosystem who require a dedicated 120mm prime for macro applications, the ACTAR-120 offers a straightforward, system-native solution.
Pros — Cambo ACTAR-120
- ✓Fixed 120mm focal length provides a consistent, dedicated perspective for macro shooting
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is appropriate for technical camera macro work
- ✓Prime lens design (zoomPrime: Prime) ensures optical simplicity and a single focal length
Cons — Cambo ACTAR-120
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, requiring precise hand-focusing for every shot
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/5.6 limits light-gathering capability compared to faster primes
- ✗No image stabilization, meaning a stable support system is essential