Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8 Sironar-N Large Format Lens
The Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8 is a 360mm f/6.8 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Used copies start from $567.46 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8 Sironar-N Large Format Lens
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Lens Overview — Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8
Key Features — Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8
360mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed 360mm focal length delivers subject compression and reach suited to architectural detail, landscape, and studio work on large format systems.
f/6.8 Maximum Aperture: A practical maximum aperture for a lens engineered to cover large format film or sensor planes at this focal length.
Sironar-N Optical Formula: Rodenstock's Sironar-N series is designed for high resolution and edge-to-edge sharpness across a wide image circle, critical for large format coverage.
Large Image Circle: Engineered to cover large format film sizes, providing ample room for the camera movements — tilt, shift, and swing — that technical camera work demands.
Lens Board Mount: Mounts via a standard technical camera lens board, ensuring compatibility with field and studio view cameras from major manufacturers.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus pairs naturally with ground-glass composition and loupe-based focus confirmation in large format workflows.
Lens Specifications — Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, Product |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 360mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.8 |
| Camera System | Large Format |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1200g |
Description — Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8
The Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8 Sironar-N is a large format telephoto prime lens offering a fixed 360mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.8. Designed for use on technical camera systems, it mounts via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) interface and features manual focus only — a natural fit for the ground-glass-based shooting process central to large format work. Weighing 1,200g, this lens is a serious tool for photographers committed to the large format discipline.
With no image stabilization, it is best paired with a solid tripod setup. The lens falls into the telephoto focal length range category, making it a compelling choice for photographers who need reach and subject compression within a large format system. Whether used in the field for landscapes or in a controlled environment for architectural and detail work, the Sironar-N 360mm brings Rodenstock's large format engineering to telephoto applications.
Pros — Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8
- ✓360mm telephoto focal length offers meaningful reach for large format applications
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/6.8 is a practical choice for a large format telephoto prime
- ✓Manual focus design aligns perfectly with ground-glass large format shooting workflows
Cons — Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option available
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable tripod support for shooting
- ✗Filter thread size is unspecified, complicating filter accessory planning
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