Fujinon SW 105mm f/8

Fujinon SW 105mm f/8 is the mild-wide compact Super Wide LF lens — equivalent to roughly 30mm on 35mm when used on 4×5. Sits between the 90 SW and 125 SW in the older Fujinon SW lineup.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 0 shutter (1s to 1/500, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 105mm
• Maximum aperture: f/8
• Image circle: ~250mm at f/22 — covers 4×5 with generous movements; covers 5×7
• Optical formula: Symmetrical wide-angle
• Single-coated on early; multi-coated later

Use case + rendering

The 105 SW is the moderately-wide 4×5 for landscape and architectural work where some inclusive perspective is wanted but the dramatic-wide character of 90mm is too aggressive. Less common than the 90 or 125 SW; pricing reflects modest demand.

Compatible cameras

• Toyo 45A / Toyo 45AII / Toyo 45G
• Cambo SC / Cambo Calumet 45NX
• Graflex Crown Graphic / Graflex Speed Graphic / Graflex Super Graphic

Related lenses

• Fujinon SW 90mm f/8 — wider SW sibling
• Fujinon SW 125mm f/8 — longer SW sibling
• Fujinon NSWS 105mm f/8 — modern multi-coated alternative