Rodenstock APO-Sironar N 480mm f/8.4

Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 480mm f/8.4 is the modern Rodenstock 11×14 + ULF normal apochromatic plasmat — among the longest focal-length Rodenstock LF lenses for serious large-format work.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 3 shutter (1s to 1/125, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 480mm
• Maximum aperture: f/8.4
• Image circle: ~560mm at f/22 — covers 11×14 with generous movements; covers 16×20 tightly
• Optical formula: Apochromatic plasmat
• Multi-coating standard
• Very heavy — substantial bellows draw and rigid front standard required

Use case + rendering

The 480 Apo-Sironar-N is the modern Rodenstock 11×14 universal normal + competent 16×20 ULF normal. Used examples scarce due to small ULF buyer base.

Compatible cameras

• 11×14 + 16×20 + larger ULF view cameras
• 8×10 view cameras with extended bellows

Related lenses

• Schneider Apo-Symmar 480mm f/8.4 — Schneider equivalent
• Fujinon CM-W 450mm f/8 — Fujinon equivalent