Cambo Rodenstock HR Digaron-SW 138mm f/6.5 Lens
The Cambo 138mm f/6.5 is a 138mm f/6.5 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cambo Rodenstock HR Digaron-SW 138mm f/6.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — Cambo 138mm f/6.5
Key Features — Cambo 138mm f/6.5
Rodenstock HR Digaron-SW Optics: Designed by Rodenstock specifically for high-resolution digital capture, delivering exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness across large image circles.
138mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed focal length provides a consistent perspective with no optical compromises introduced by zoom mechanics.
Large Format Image Circle: Covers a large format image circle, making it suitable for use with large sensor medium format and technical camera backs requiring extensive coverage.
Lens Board Mount: Mounts via a standard technical camera lens board, ensuring compatibility with systems from Cambo, Arca-Swiss, Linhof, and similar platforms.
f/6.5 Maximum Aperture: Fixed aperture is optimized for optical performance rather than speed, consistent with controlled technical and studio shooting environments.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring supports the precise, deliberate workflow standard in large format and technical camera photography.
Lens Specifications — Cambo 138mm f/6.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 138mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.5 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
| Weight | 1400g |
Description — Cambo 138mm f/6.5
The Cambo Rodenstock HR Digaron-SW 138mm f/6.5 is a prime telephoto lens engineered for large format and medium format technical camera systems. With a fixed 138mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.5, this lens is built for photographers who demand precision and reliability in large format workflows. It attaches via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount, making it a purpose-specific tool for compatible technical cameras.
Featuring a 67mm filter thread, it integrates seamlessly with standard filtration accessories. Focus is fully manual, which suits the methodical approach of large format imaging. Weighing 1,400g, the lens has the substantial build quality expected for this class of optic, and stable support is essential.
There is no image stabilization, consistent with typical large format shooting practice. This lens is a serious instrument for photographers committed to the large format discipline.
Pros — Cambo 138mm f/6.5
- ✓Fixed 138mm prime focal length delivers consistent, dedicated telephoto framing for large format work
- ✓Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount ensures direct compatibility with large format technical camera systems
- ✓67mm filter thread size provides access to a broad range of widely available standard filters
Cons — Cambo 138mm f/6.5
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/6.5 is relatively modest, limiting light gathering in low-light situations
- ✗At 1,400g, the lens is quite heavy and requires solid support infrastructure
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, which demands skilled operation and careful technique
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