Fujinon TS 600mm f/12
Fujinon TS 600mm f/12 is the Telephoto Super extreme-tele at 600mm — refined T-series variant with substantially larger image circle than the standard T 600.
Key features
- Mount: Copal 3 shutter (1s to 1/125, X-sync at all speeds)
- Focal length: 600mm (effective)
- Maximum aperture: f/12
- Image circle: ~380mm at f/22 — covers 8×10 with movements
- Optical formula: Telephoto (refined for larger IC)
- Multi-coating standard
Use case + rendering
The 600 TS is the extreme long-tele 8×10 lens — the only Fujinon 600mm with image circle adequate for 8×10. Used for distant subject isolation and substantial reach on 8×10. Slow f/12 aperture; focusing aids recommended.
Compatible cameras
- 8×10 view cameras with extended bellows + heavy-duty rail
Related lenses
- Fujinon TS 400mm f/8 — wider TS sibling
- Fujinon T 600mm f/12 — standard T sibling (smaller IC)
- Schneider Apo-Tele-Xenar HM 800mm f/12 — Schneider equivalent
Notes
Specs: Michael Gudzinowicz, largeformatphotography.info