Goerz Gold Dot Dagor 150mm f/6.8

Goerz Gold Dot Dagor 150mm f/6.8 is the mid-20th-century reissue Dagor at 150mm — the "Gold Dot" indicates the Schneider-licensed reissue of the classic Goerz Dagor formula in modern Copal-shuttered mounts.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 0 shutter (1s to 1/500, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 150mm
• Maximum aperture: f/6.8
• Image circle: ~190mm at f/22 — covers 4×5 with movements
• Optical formula: Symmetric anastigmat (Dagor lineage, Schneider-reissued)
• Single-coated

Use case + rendering

The 150 Gold Dot Dagor is the Schneider-reissued Dagor at 4×5 normal — combines the historic Dagor optical formula with modern Copal shutter convenience. Distinct rendering character vs modern plasmats; favored by alternative-process photographers for the Dagor look.

Compatible cameras

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

Related lenses

• Goerz Golden Dagor 150mm f/6.8 — variant of same era
• Goerz Gold Dot Dagor 210mm f/6.8 — longer Gold Dot