Nikon Nikkor SW 120mm f/8

Nikon Nikkor-SW 120mm f/8 is the architectural wide-of-normal Nikkor LF lens — the SW series at 120mm, with substantial image circle for serious 5×7 + 8×10 architectural work.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 1 shutter (1s to 1/400, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 120mm
• Maximum aperture: f/8
• Image circle: ~312mm at f/22 — covers 5×7 with generous movements; covers 8×10 tightly
• Optical formula: Nikon Super-Wide
• Multi-coating standard

Use case + rendering

The 120 SW is the architectural workhorse 4×5 + 5×7 Nikkor — substantial image circle supports significant rise + shift movements. Direct equivalent to Schneider Super-Angulon 120/8 / Fujinon SW 125 / Rodenstock Grandagon-N 115.

Compatible cameras

• Toyo 45A / Toyo 45AII / Toyo 45G
• Cambo SC / Cambo Calumet 45NX
• Graflex Speed Graphic / Graflex Super Graphic
• 5×7 + 8×10 view cameras

Related lenses

• Nikon Nikkor-SW 90mm f/4.5 — wider SW sibling
• Nikon Nikkor-SW 150mm f/8 — longer SW sibling
• Schneider Super-Angulon 120mm f/8 — Schneider equivalent
• Fujinon SW 125mm f/8 — Fujinon equivalent
• Rodenstock Grandagon-N 115mm f/6.8 — Rodenstock equivalent