Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6 APO-Sironar-S Lens
The Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6 is a 150mm f/5.6 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Used copies start from $1,835.99 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6 APO-Sironar-S Lens
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Lens Overview — Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6
Key Features — Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6
150mm f/5.6 Large Format Prime: A standard focal length for large format, equivalent to a normal perspective on 4x5 film, suitable for a wide range of subjects from landscapes to portraits.
APO-Sironar-S Optical Design: Apochromatic correction minimizes chromatic aberration across the frame, producing sharp, color-accurate images with high edge-to-edge resolution.
231mm+ Image Circle: The APO-Sironar-S series provides an image circle exceeding 231mm at f/22, giving substantial room for tilt, shift, and swing movements on 4x5 and larger formats.
Copal No. 0 Shutter: Mounted in a Copal No. 0 shutter, allowing precise control of shutter speed and aperture directly on the lens barrel.
Lens Board Mount: Attaches to standard technical camera lens boards, ensuring broad compatibility with field and studio cameras from Linhof, Sinar, Arca-Swiss, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual operation is purpose-built for large format workflows, where focus is confirmed on a ground glass before each exposure.
Lens Specifications — Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6
| 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 | 290g |
Description — Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6
The Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6 APO-Sironar-S is a large format prime lens with a 150mm focal length sitting in the standard focal length range. It features a maximum aperture of f/5.6 and is designed exclusively for manual focus operation, as is standard for large format technical camera workflows. Mounting via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) interface, it integrates seamlessly with technical camera systems.
At 290g, the lens offers a practical weight profile for a large format optic, making it a reasonable companion for both studio and location work. Image stabilization is not present, consistent with the design expectations of large format lenses, where stability is handled externally. For photographers already invested in the large format technical camera system, the APO-Sironar-S at 150mm represents a standard focal length option from Rodenstock's professional lens lineup.
Pros — Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6
- ✓Standard 150mm focal length covers a versatile range of large format shooting scenarios
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is well-suited to large format composition and focusing
- ✓Lightweight at just 290g, making it practical for field use with a technical camera
Cons — Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6
- ✗No image stabilization, as expected for this format but worth noting for handheld use cases
- ✗Manual focus only — not suitable for photographers seeking any degree of autofocus assistance
- ✗Filter thread size is unspecified, requiring verification before purchasing filters or accessories
Videos — Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6
150mm 4x5 lens comparison — Underexposed with Alastair Bird