Nikon Nikkor W 210mm f/5.6

Nikon Nikkor-W 210mm f/5.6 is the Nikkor 4×5 portrait-tele / 5×7 normal LF plasmat — among the most-popular Nikkor W focal lengths.

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: ~295mm at f/22 — covers 5×7 with generous movements; covers 8×10 tightly
• Optical formula: 6-element/4-group plasmat
• Multi-coating standard

Use case + rendering

The 210 W is among the most-bought Nikkor W focal lengths — long-running production at the most-popular LF focal length. Direct competitor to Schneider Apo-Symmar 210 / Fujinon CM-W 210 / Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 210.

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-W 180mm f/5.6 — wider W sibling
• Nikon Nikkor-W 240mm f/5.6 — longer W sibling
• Schneider Apo-Symmar 210mm f/5.6 — Schneider equivalent
• Fujinon CM-W 210mm f/5.6 — Fujinon equivalent
• Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 210mm f/5.6 — Rodenstock equivalent