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The Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 180mm f/5.6 lens is versatile and suitable for a range of photography types. It is particularly well-suited for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography due to its fixed 180mm focal length. It's also an excellent choice for architectural, industrial, and product photography due to its large 70mm image circle.
The high maximum aperture of f/5.6 allows for fast shutter speeds and excellent performance in low light conditions. It also enables photographers to achieve a shallow depth of field, creating a blurred background effect and making the subject stand out.
The Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 180mm f/5.6 lens features manual focus. This allows photographers to have precise control over the focus of the image, ensuring the sharpest possible results.
Diffraction-limited resolution refers to the maximum resolution that a lens can achieve, limited only by the physical properties of light. The Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 180mm f/5.6 lens is optimized to approach this limit, resulting in images with brilliant sharp edges and minimal chromatic aberration.
The Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 180mm f/5.6 lens is designed to be compatible with a wide range of camera types. It is most commonly used with DSLR and mirrorless cameras that can accommodate its sensor size requirements.
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Telephoto
ALPA, Arca Swiss, Cambo, Linhof
180mm
f/5.6 - f/64
Manual Focus
Black
80mm at f/5.6
177.9mm
1/1000 to 3600 Sec
62mm (Front)
14.88 oz (422g)
2.8 x 3.6" (70 x 90.3mm)










| Models | SKU: CAM999180038 MFR: 999180038 $6,992.00 Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability | SKU: CAM99162180 MFR: 99162180 $9,634.00 Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability | SKU: CAM99163281 MFR: 99163281 $9,765.00 Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability |
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| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Fixed Focal Length | 180mm | 180mm | 180mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
| Format Compatibility | - | Digital Backs | Digital Backs |
For professional photographers seeking unparalleled performance in telephoto photography, the Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 180mm f/5.6 Aperture Body Lens stands out as a high-quality, durable choice. Engineered to meet the demands of high-resolution digital backs with sensor sizes of 33 x 44mm, and fully compatible with sensors up to 40 x 54 mm, this lens is a versatile tool for a wide range of photographic applications.
The generous 70 mm image circle of the Rodenstock HR Digaron-S lens provides ample camera movements, making it an indispensable asset for architectural, industrial, or product photography where precision and detail are paramount. Its high maximum aperture of f/5.6 facilitates fast shutter speeds and excels in low light conditions, allowing photographers to capture crisp, clear images even in challenging lighting scenarios.
With a fixed focal length of 180mm, this lens is particularly well-suited for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography. It offers a telephoto effect that can isolate subjects from their surroundings, creating a striking focus on the subject with a beautifully blurred background. The shallow depth of field achievable at f/5.6 further accentuates this effect, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject with exceptional clarity.
The manual focus feature of the Rodenstock HR Digaron-S lens affords photographers precise control over image sharpness, ensuring that the focus is exactly where it needs to be for each shot. The lens's resolving power is second to none, optimized to approach the absolute physical limit of diffraction-limited resolution. This meticulous optimization results in images with brilliant sharp edges and minimal lateral chromatic aberration, ensuring that color fringes are virtually nonexistent and every detail is rendered with remarkable fidelity.
Reliable in its construction and performance, the Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 180mm f/5.6 lens is a testament to the brand's commitment to excellence. It is an ideal choice for professionals who demand the very best in optical quality and precision, solidifying its status as a top-tier lens in the world of high-end photography equipment.
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