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Nikon 270mm f/6.3 Nikkor-T*ED Copal BT (42 MT) Lens for 4x5

Model #352993
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Nikkor-T*ED 270mm f/6.3: long telephoto reach for 4x5 large format.

The Nikkor-T*ED 270mm f/6.3 is a telephoto design built specifically for 4x5 large format photography. At 270mm, it sits well into telephoto territory on a 4x5 field camera, making it a working lens for photographers who need compression and subject separation at that format scale. The ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element controls chromatic aberration, which matters when you're scanning or contact printing at the sizes 4x5 film supports. T* multi-layer coating reduces flare and helps maintain contrast in backlit or high-contrast scenes.

The Copal BT shutter with a 42mm mount thread is the mechanical interface large format photographers expect. Copal shutters are the standard for reliability and accurate speeds in the field, and this lens delivers that proven platform. For photographers building out a large format kit with a long telephoto option, the 270mm f/6.3 fills a focal length that shorter large format lenses simply cannot.

Who It's For

Landscape photographers working with 4x5 film who want telephoto compression for distant ridgelines or mountain scenes will find the 270mm reach useful where a standard large format lens falls short. Documentary and portrait photographers shooting large format will appreciate the ED glass controlling color fringing at magnification. Studio still life shooters benefit from the telephoto design's compressed perspective. The T* multi-layer coating makes the lens a practical choice in situations involving bright light sources or harsh contrast.

Key Features

  • 270mm telephoto focal length for 4x5 large format
  • ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element controls chromatic aberration
  • T* multi-layer coating reduces flare and contrast loss
  • Copal BT shutter with 42mm mount thread
  • Proven mechanical reliability for field photography

FAQ

What focal length is the Nikkor-T*ED 270mm on a 4x5 camera?
270mm is a true telephoto on 4x5 large format, delivering significant compression and subject separation compared to standard or wide lenses at that format scale.
What does the ED element do in this lens?
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass controls chromatic aberration, which is critical when you're scanning or contact printing at the sizes 4x5 film supports.
What is the T* coating, and why does it matter?
T* multi-layer coating reduces flare and helps maintain contrast in backlit or high-contrast scenes, which is especially useful in field large format work.
What shutter does this lens use?
The Copal BT shutter is the mechanical interface large format photographers expect, proven for reliability and accurate speeds in the field.
What mount does this lens require?
It uses a Copal BT mount with a 42mm MT (mount thread), the standard mechanical interface for large format lenses.
Is this lens suitable for hand-held 4x5 field work?
At 270mm on a 4x5, this telephoto design demands solid support-typically a sturdy tripod-but it delivers the focal length compression that shorter large format lenses cannot match.
SpecificationValue
Focal Length270mm
Max Aperturef/6.3
MountCopal BT (42mm MT)

This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.

Brand Name Nikon
Focus Type Manual focus (only)
Lens Mount Board mount 42mm
Lens Type Telephoto / Long
Max Focal Length 270mm
Min Focal Length 270mm