FUJINON 135mm F5.6 W Lens
The Fujifilm 135mm f/5.6 W is a 135mm f/5.6 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Used copies start from $210.81 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
FUJINON 135mm F5.6 W Lens
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Lens Overview — Fujifilm 135mm f/5.6 W
Key Features — Fujifilm 135mm f/5.6 W
135mm Fixed Focal Length: Equivalent to a standard-to-moderate telephoto focal length on large format, making it versatile for landscapes, architecture, and studio work.
Large Format Prime: Designed specifically for large format technical cameras, covering film sizes up to at least 4x5 inches.
f/5.6 Maximum Aperture: A practical maximum aperture for large format shooting, where most work is done at stopped-down apertures for greater depth of field and corner sharpness.
Lightweight Large Format Optic: Notably light for a large format lens, reducing pack weight when shooting in the field with a technical or field camera.
Manual Focus Design: Focus is adjusted manually on the ground glass, consistent with traditional large format shooting workflows.
Lens Board Mount: Mounts via a standard lens board system, with compatibility dependent on the specific lens board format of the user's technical camera.
Lens Specifications — Fujifilm 135mm f/5.6 W
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, Product |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Camera System | Large Format / Technical Camera |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 200g |
Description — Fujifilm 135mm f/5.6 W
The FUJINON 135mm f/5.6 W is a large format prime lens built for use on technical cameras via a Lens Board mount. With a fixed 135mm focal length sitting in the standard range and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, this lens is designed for precise, tripod-based shooting where image quality and control are the priority. Weighing in at just 200g, it is impressively compact for its class, reducing overall kit weight when used with a field or technical camera. Focus is fully manual, consistent with large format shooting practice, encouraging a methodical approach to composition and focus on the ground glass.
There is no image stabilization, which is standard for this format and camera type. The lens board mount means compatibility must be verified against the specific technical camera in use. Overall, this lens offers a straightforward, well-specified option for photographers working in the large format standard focal length range.
Pros — Fujifilm 135mm f/5.6 W
- ✓Lightweight at just 200g for a large format prime lens
- ✓Fixed 135mm focal length covers the standard range for large format work
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is well-suited for stopped-down large format shooting
Cons — Fujifilm 135mm f/5.6 W
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/5.6 limits light transmission compared to faster large format options
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring tripod or stable support for sharp results
- ✗No autofocus — fully manual operation only
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