Fujinon W 180mm f/5.6

Fujinon W 180mm f/5.6 is the classical 5×7 normal + 4×5 short-tele plasmat — older W series.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 1 shutter (1s to 1/400, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 180mm
• Maximum aperture: f/5.6
• Image circle: ~250mm at f/22 — covers 4×5 with generous movements; covers 5×7
• Optical formula: 6-element/4-group plasmat
• Single-coated older; multi-coated later

Use case + rendering

The 180 W is the classical 4×5 portrait + 5×7 normal plasmat. Long-running production; widely used. Multi-coated examples comparable to NWS 180 in performance.

Compatible cameras

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

Related lenses

• Fujinon W 150mm f/5.6 — wider W sibling
• Fujinon W 210mm f/5.6 — longer W sibling
• Fujinon NWS 180mm f/5.6 — multi-coated successor
• Fujinon CM-W 180mm f/5.6 — modern compact successor