Fujinon SW 125mm f/8

Fujinon SW 125mm f/8 is the architectural wide-of-normal Super Wide LF lens — equivalent to roughly 35mm on 35mm when used on 4×5; covers 5×7 generously and 8×10 tightly.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 1 shutter (1s to 1/400, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 125mm
• Maximum aperture: f/8
• Image circle: ~288mm at f/22 — covers 5×7 with movements; covers 8×10 tightly
• Optical formula: Symmetrical wide-angle
• Single-coated on early; multi-coated later

Use case + rendering

The 125 SW is the architectural wide-normal for 4×5 + 5×7. Generous image circle supports substantial movements — well-suited to architectural photography requiring rise + shift on multiple axes. On 5×7 it functions as a moderate wide.

Compatible cameras

• Toyo 45A / Toyo 45AII / Toyo 45G
• Cambo SC / Cambo Calumet 45NX
• Graflex Speed Graphic / Graflex Super Graphic
• 5×7 view cameras

Related lenses

• Fujinon SW 105mm f/8 — wider SW sibling
• Fujinon NSWS 125mm f/8 — modern multi-coated alternative
• Schneider Super-Angulon 120mm f/8 — Schneider equivalent