Nikon Nikkor 150mm f/5.6 W Copal 0 Lens
The Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W is a 150mm f/5.6 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Used copies start from $263.16 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Nikkor 150mm f/5.6 W Copal 0 Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
Key Features — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
150mm Prime Lens: A fixed 150mm focal length delivers a standard perspective equivalent on large format, well-suited to portraiture, architecture, and general field work.
f/5.6 Maximum Aperture: Provides adequate brightness for ground-glass focusing and composition in typical large format shooting conditions.
Copal 0 Shutter Mount: Fitted in a standard Copal 0 shutter, ensuring broad compatibility with lens boards across a wide range of large format field and studio cameras.
Lens Board Compatible: Mounts via standard technical camera lens boards, making it straightforward to adapt to systems from Linhof, Sinar, Toyo, Wista, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Focus is achieved manually via ground-glass confirmation, consistent with the deliberate, precision-driven workflow of large format photography.
Lightweight Large Format Optic: At 230g, this lens is notably light for a large format prime, reducing overall kit weight when shooting in the field.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, Product |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 150mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Camera System | Large Format |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 230g |
Description — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
The Nikon Nikkor 150mm f/5.6 W is a prime large format lens with a 150mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6. It is designed for use with technical cameras via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount, and comes equipped with a Copal 0 shutter for in-lens exposure control. Focusing is entirely manual, in keeping with large format photographic tradition.
The lens weighs just 230g, offering a practical balance of build quality and portability for field-based large format shooters. Classified as a standard focal length in the large format range, it suits a variety of shooting applications. Image stabilization is not included, and the filter thread size is unspecified.
This lens is a straightforward, spec-verified choice for photographers working within the large format system who need a reliable standard prime.
Pros — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
- ✓Fixed 150mm focal length provides a standard perspective for large format work
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is consistent with the large format standard lens category
- ✓Lightweight at just 230g, making it practical for field use
Cons — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/5.6 limits light gathering compared to faster lens options
- ✗No autofocus capability — fully manual operation required
- ✗No image stabilization, which is noted explicitly in the specs
Videos — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nikon 150mm f/5.6 W
What camera systems is this lens compatible with?+
This lens uses a Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount, which is the standard mounting system for large format technical cameras. It is designed for large format systems and is listed under the large format lens category.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, autofocus is not supported. The Nikkor 150mm f/5.6 W is a fully manual focus lens, consistent with large format photography practice.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/5.6. This is the widest aperture available on this lens.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The lens weighs 230g, making it a relatively lightweight option for a large format prime lens.
What filter thread size does this lens accept?+
The filter thread size is not specified in the available product data. It is recommended to confirm filter compatibility directly before purchasing filters for this lens.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is listed as None in the specifications. Large format lenses of this type rely on stable camera support rather than optical or electronic stabilization.