Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon-N 105mm f/4.0 Lens
The Horseman 105mm f/4.0 is a 105mm f/4 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon-N 105mm f/4.0 Lens
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Lens Overview — Horseman 105mm f/4.0
Key Features — Horseman 105mm f/4.0
Apochromatic Optical Design: APO correction minimizes chromatic aberration across the spectrum, delivering sharp, color-accurate results critical for reproduction and copy work.
105mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed focal length provides a consistent, distortion-free perspective well suited to flat-field macro and reprographic applications.
f/4.0 Maximum Aperture: A practical working aperture for macro and enlarger use, balancing depth of field control with adequate light transmission on a copy stand.
Large Format Coverage: Image circle engineered for large format film and sensor planes, suitable for demanding technical and view camera setups.
Macro-Optimized Optics: Corrected for close-focus distances rather than infinity; performs at its best for copy work, macro photography, or enlarging tasks.
Lens Board Mount: Mounts via a standard technical camera lens board, ensuring broad compatibility with view cameras, enlargers, and digital repro systems.
Lens Specifications — Horseman 105mm f/4.0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro, Studio |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | Enlargers, view cameras, digital systems |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 290g |
Description — Horseman 105mm f/4.0
The Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon-N 105mm f/4.0 is a prime large format lens with a manual focus design, purpose-built for technical imaging environments. With a 105mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.0, this lens carries a Macro type classification and a Large Format format designation, positioning it for demanding precision work. It attaches via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount and is listed as compatible with enlargers, view cameras, and digital systems — a range that makes it a flexible tool across both analog and digital setups.
At just 290g, it places minimal strain on the lens board and camera body. Image stabilization is not included, so the lens is intended for use on a stable support. No filter thread size is specified. Whether used in a studio repro setup, on a view camera in the field, or integrated into a digital capture system, the Apo-Rodagon-N 105mm f/4.0 brings a well-defined specification profile to large format macro and precision imaging tasks.
Pros — Horseman 105mm f/4.0
- ✓Prime 105mm focal length offers a fixed, consistent perspective for technical and macro work
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4.0 provides a usable working aperture for large format macro applications
- ✓Broad system compatibility across enlargers, view cameras, and digital systems as listed in specifications
Cons — Horseman 105mm f/4.0
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, requiring precise operator technique for critical work
- ✗No image stabilization, necessitating use on a stable platform
- ✗No filter thread size listed, making filter attachment uncertain without additional research
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