Nikon Nikkor AM 210mm f/5.6

Nikon Nikkor-AM 210mm f/5.6 is the apochromatic macro LF lens at 210mm — the longer AM Nikkor, suited to product / commercial macro work at greater working distance than the 120 AM.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 1 shutter (1s to 1/400, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 210mm
• Maximum aperture: f/5.6
• Image circle: ~290mm at infinity; ~175mm at 1:1
• Optical formula: Apochromatic macro plasmat with floating element
• Multi-coating standard
• Optimized for close-focus

Use case + rendering

The 210 AM is the product / commercial macro 4×5 + 5×7 Nikkor — at slightly longer working distance than the 120 AM. The longer focal length gives more room between lens and subject for lighting and accessibility. Direct competitor to Schneider Macro-Symmar HM 180.

Compatible cameras

• Toyo 45A / Toyo 45AII / Toyo 45G — extension rails essential
• Cambo SC / Cambo Calumet 45NX — extension rails strongly recommended
• 5×7 view cameras

Related lenses

• Nikon Nikkor-AM 120mm f/5.6 — wider AM sibling
• Schneider Macro-Symmar HM 180mm f/5.6 — Schneider equivalent