Name: Nikon Nikkor 180mm f5.6 W Copal 1 Lens 180/5.6
Brand: Nikon
SKU: ULF-06-6495-4 730373
Price: 261.79 USD
Availability: InStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

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The Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/5.6 W Copal 1 Lens is a large format lens designed for professional photography applications. It features a Copal 1 shutter mechanism, providing precise exposure control, and is optimized for sharpness and clarity across the image plane. Ideal for architectural, studio, and product photography, this lens delivers exceptional image quality and flexibility.

Ensures precise exposure control with reliable performance.

Copal 1 Shutter Mechanism

Delivers sharpness and clarity across the image plane, suitable for professional applications.

Optimized for Large Format Photography

The 180mm focal length is ideal for a variety of photography styles, including landscape and architecture.

Versatile Focal Length

The Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/5.6 W is a **large format prime lens** featuring a **Copal 1** leaf shutter and a fixed **180mm** focal length. With a maximum aperture of **f/5.6**, it falls within the **standard focal length range** for large format applications. Focus is **manual only**, in keeping with large format shooting practice, and **image stabilization is not present**. The lens is categorized as a **large format** lens with the camera system listed as **medium format** — prospective buyers should confirm board and mount compatibility for their specific setup, as no mount data is included in the specifications. Weight and filter thread size are not listed in the available data. For photographers working within a large format manual workflow, this 180mm prime with its integrated Copal 1 shutter offers a straightforward, fixed-focal-length option in a standard perspective range.

A fixed 180mm focal length sits in the standard range for large format work, providing a balanced, natural perspective suitable for a wide variety of subjects.

180mm Large Format Prime

In-lens shutter control allows flash sync at all shutter speeds, a defining characteristic of large format photography workflows.

Copal 1 Leaf Shutter

A workable maximum aperture for composing and shooting on large format systems where stopping down for depth of field is common practice.

f/5.6 Maximum Aperture

Fully manual focus operation is standard for large format lenses and suits the deliberate, view-camera shooting process.

Manual Focus Only

The 'W' designation indicates a Wide-field optimized optical formula, designed to deliver even coverage and sharpness across a large image circle.

Nikon W Optical Design

Engineered to cover large format film sizes, providing adequate coverage for movements such as rise, fall, and shift on a view camera.

Large Image Circle Coverage

Stabilization is not present, consistent with large format lenses that are used on rigid tripod-mounted view cameras.

No Image Stabilization

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Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/5.6 W Copal 1

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/5.6 W Copal 1 Lens

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Nikon Nikkor W 180mm F5.6 With Copal 1 Shutter

Condition Notes Light internal debris.

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f5.6 W Copal 1 Lens 180/5.6

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