Nikon Nikkor M 450mm f/9

Nikon Nikkor-M 450mm f/9 is the compact 11×14 normal / 8×10 long-tele Nikkor — the longest M-series lens, optimized for ULF + 11×14 backpacking work.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 3 shutter (1s to 1/125, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 450mm
• Maximum aperture: f/9
• Image circle: ~440mm at f/22 — covers 11×14 with movements; covers 16×20 tightly
• Optical formula: 4-element Tessar-derived (compact design)
• Multi-coating standard

Use case + rendering

The 450 M is the Nikkor 11×14 + ULF compact normal — used for ULF landscape work where the bulk of Schneider Apo-Symmar 480 or Fujinon CM-W 450 is impractical. Slow f/9 aperture; focusing aids recommended.

Compatible cameras

• 11×14 + 16×20 + ULF view cameras
• 8×10 view cameras with extended bellows for long-tele use

Related lenses

• Nikon Nikkor-M 300mm f/9 — wider M sibling
• Schneider Apo-Symmar 480mm f/8.4 — full-size premium alternative
• Fujinon C 450mm f/12.5 — Fujinon compact equivalent