Fujinon CM-W 450mm f/8

Fujinon CM-W 450mm f/8 is the modern Fujinon 11×14 + ULF normal flagship — CM-W at the longest focal length in the lineup.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 3 shutter (1s to 1/125, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 450mm
• Maximum aperture: f/8
• Image circle: ~491mm at f/22 — covers 11×14 with generous movements; covers 16×20 tightly
• Optical formula: Compact plasmat with EBC multi-coating
• EBC multi-coating standard
• Very heavy — substantial bellows draw and rigid front standard required

Use case + rendering

The 450 CM-W is the modern Fujinon 11×14 universal normal + competent 16×20 ULF normal. Substantial bellows draw — most 4×5 + 5×7 cameras can't accommodate this lens. Direct competitor to Schneider Apo-Symmar 480 / Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 480.

Compatible cameras

• 11×14 + 16×20 + larger ULF view cameras
• 8×10 view cameras with extended bellows for long-tele use

Related lenses

• Fujinon CM-W 360mm f/6.5 — wider CM-W sibling
• Fujinon C 450mm f/12.5 — slower compact alternative
• Schneider Apo-Symmar 480mm f/8.4 — Schneider equivalent