Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 Grandagon MC Lens
The Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 MC is a 90mm f/4.5 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 Grandagon MC Lens
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Lens Overview — Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 MC
Key Features — Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 MC
90mm Large Format Prime: A fixed 90mm focal length delivers a wide angle of view on large format systems, equivalent to an ultra-wide perspective on smaller formats.
f/4.5 Maximum Aperture: A relatively fast maximum aperture for large format wide-angle work, aiding composition and exposure on the ground glass.
Multi-Coated Optics: MC designation indicates multi-layer coatings on lens elements to reduce flare and ghosting and maintain contrast in high-contrast lighting situations.
Large Image Circle: The Grandagon design produces a generous image circle that accommodates significant camera movements such as rise, fall, and shift on large format technical cameras.
Lens Board Mount: Mounts via a standard lens board system, ensuring broad compatibility with common large format technical camera platforms without the need for adapters.
82mm Filter Thread: The large 82mm front thread accepts standard screw-in filters, practical for landscape and architectural work common to large format photography.
Lens Specifications — Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 MC
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Architecture, Landscape, Studio |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 90mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Camera System | Technical Camera |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 MC
The Rodenstock 90mm f/4.5 Grandagon MC is a wide-angle prime lens built for large format technical camera systems, mounted via a lens board for seamless integration into professional large format setups. With a fixed 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5, the lens offers precise, deliberate control over exposure in a fully manual focus configuration. The 82mm filter thread accommodates a wide range of front-mounted filters, while the 700g build reflects the optical quality expected from large format glass.
The MC designation points to multi-coated optics, aimed at reducing unwanted reflections and maintaining contrast across the image field. Designed exclusively for technical cameras, this lens is a straightforward, no-compromise wide-angle option for photographers committed to large format workflows.
Pros — Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 MC
- ✓90mm wide-angle prime focal length purpose-built for large format technical camera systems
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4.5 provides a well-balanced exposure and depth-of-field control for large format work
- ✓Large 82mm filter thread accommodates front-mounted filters suited to wide-angle large format shooting
Cons — Rodenstock 90mm F4.5 MC
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, requiring a deliberate and time-intensive shooting process
- ✗At 700g, this is a substantial lens that adds meaningful weight to a large format kit
- ✗No image stabilization, which is expected for this lens category but worth noting for handheld use
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