Rodenstock 138mm Initial Impressions and Info

[Steve Hendrix]

We had a chance to play with a prototype Rodenstock 138mm lens recently. This particular unit was mounted in the new Rodenstock Aperture Mount.

Below is the write up on first impressions.

https://captureintegration.com/first-look-rodenstock-138mm-hr-w-in-aperture-mount/


Given the pricing (and to be fair, the performance), I would say this lens is not only Dante Approved, but is a candidate for the Dante Honors Category.



Steve Hendrix/CI

 

[Dante Alighieri]

Dante is gonna love this lens.

 

[Paul2660]

What’s is the price ?

Of lens in the Cambo mount?

Paul C

 

[vjbelle]

Steve..... as I understand it this lens is 'ONLY' available with the Helical (because of the floating element) which makes it more expensive, heavier and longer. Actus/Arca MF2 users have to establish a rough infinity and then rely on the helical for all focus. To me kind of a PITA but that's how it goes.

I mention this because I failed to find this information in your review.

Victor

 

[algrove]

What’s is the price ?

Of lens in the Cambo mount?

Paul C

Probably a GFX100 plus $3k

 

[vjbelle]

It always pays to shop around......:thumbup:

Victor

 

[TheDude]

Any info how it compares to the HR Digaron Macro 5.6/105mm FLOAT?

 

[Steve Hendrix]

Steve..... as I understand it this lens is 'ONLY' available with the Helical (because of the floating element) which makes it more expensive, heavier and longer. Actus/Arca MF2 users have to establish a rough infinity and then rely on the helical for all focus. To me kind of a PITA but that's how it goes.

I mention this because I failed to find this information in your review.

Victor

Hi Victor -

Thanks for mentioning this, I did discuss this in the section below the current HR lineup. Apologies if I did not word this clearly. And yes, unfortunate that that's the way it is, but on the other side, you gain consistently amazing performance regardless of subject distance.


Steve Hendrix/CI

 

[beano_z]

Having a soft spot for nice lenses, I'm so glad that neither the focal length nor the close focus abilities are properties I need for what I shoot, otherwise I'd be racking up chores around the house already, ouch!

But it does look like a fantastic piece of gear and I can't wait to see the 'real' results from the community here....er wait, maybe not, because that's where the poison gets spread