Horseman 110mm f/5.6 Super-Symmar XL Medium Format Lens
The Horseman 110mm f/5.6 is a 110mm f/5.6 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Horseman 110mm f/5.6 Super-Symmar XL Medium Format Lens
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Lens Overview — Horseman 110mm f/5.6
Key Features — Horseman 110mm f/5.6
110mm Fixed Focal Length: A dedicated wide-angle prime covering expansive scenes without the optical compromises of a zoom design.
Schneider Super-Symmar XL Optics: Built around Schneider-Kreuznach's Super-Symmar XL optical formula, known for a large image circle and high edge-to-edge sharpness suited to technical camera use.
Large Image Circle: The Super-Symmar XL design provides a generous image circle, allowing for camera movements such as rise, fall, and shift on compatible technical cameras.
Lens Board Mount: Mounts via a standard lens board configuration, making it compatible with Horseman technical cameras including the SW617 panoramic system.
Manual Focus Design: Operates entirely in manual focus, suited to the deliberate, tripod-based shooting workflows common in landscape and architectural photography.
f/5.6 Maximum Aperture: Provides a practical starting point for exposure control across a range of lighting conditions in the field.
Lens Specifications — Horseman 110mm f/5.6
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 110mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Horseman 110mm f/5.6
The Horseman 110mm f/5.6 Super-Symmar XL is a prime wide-angle lens built for the medium format technical camera system. With a fixed 110mm focal length, it occupies the wide-angle category and is well-matched to panoramic, landscape, and architectural shooting disciplines. Mounting via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) interface, it integrates with Horseman's technical camera lineup.
The maximum aperture of f/5.6 provides a solid foundation for exposure flexibility in the field. A 67mm filter thread makes it easy to attach polarizers, ND filters, or other screw-in accessories without adapters. At 425 grams, the lens offers a manageable weight profile for supported shooting setups. Manual focus is the sole focus mode, encouraging a precise and deliberate approach to image-making.
There is no image stabilization, reinforcing that this lens is designed for use with a stable platform. For photographers invested in the Horseman technical camera ecosystem, this lens delivers a purpose-built wide-angle prime with clean, straightforward operation.
Pros — Horseman 110mm f/5.6
- ✓Fixed 110mm focal length provides a dedicated wide-angle perspective with no zoom compromise
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/5.6 gives usable light gathering for technical camera workflows
- ✓67mm filter thread enables straightforward use of standard screw-in filters
Cons — Horseman 110mm f/5.6
- ✗No autofocus capability — manual focus only, which may slow down certain shooting scenarios
- ✗f/5.6 maximum aperture is relatively modest, limiting low-light hand-held performance
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable support for sharp results
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