The Horseman VCC Pro is an exciting precision tool that uses its bellows functions to basically turn your Nikon or Canon DSLR into a full-featured view camera. Tilt, swing, shift, fall and rise are normal view camera movements but rarely applicable to DSLRs. Using specially chosen Rodenstock lenses, the VCC Pro allows creative or corrective perspective and depth of field control in-camera instead of in post-production.

This Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon-N 80mm f/4.0 Lens for the VCC Pro by Horseman has a tried-and-true 8 element design with edge-to-edge high contrast and superior resolution. Of course, Apo means color rendition of the highest order and this lens completely eliminates even the most minor color fringing to give you images that give new emphasis to the word, "vivid." It is recommended for 2-15x reproduction and although intended for the 24 x 36mm format, the Apo-Rodagon-N 80mm f4.0 provides coverage up to 6 x 7 cm. The larger image circle means a greater range of movements with the VCC Pro. Convenience features include Aperture Pre-select, Illuminated f/stop Display and Click-stop Disable for stepless f/stop selection.

2-15x Recommended Scale Range    8 Element Design    6 x 7 cm Maximum Film Format    Illuminated f/stop Display    Aperture Pre-select    Click-stop Disable Possible

The 80 mm f4.0 Apo-Rodagon-N provides coverage up to 6 x 7 cm. The larger image circle means greater freedom of movements with the VCC Pro.

The correction of these excellent lenses with up to 8 elements was taken to the absolute limits and so ensures the full elimination of irritating visible color fringes on high-contrast structures. All monochromatic imaging errors have also been greatly reduced to give this lens type its unsurpassed image reproduction performance.

The click-stop diaphragm allows a fast and precise setting of a stop value even when the room is completely dark.

The pre-set aperture makes it possible to set a working aperture that can be put into operation by simply turning a ring to a stop after the picture has been composed and focused.

The illuminated f/stop display shows the f/stop set without the room lighting having to be switched on.

The infinite stop setting allows exact stopping down when analyzers with pre-set exposure times are used.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the weight ?

A: 720 g, 25.4 oz

Q: 2. Does this have the same internal focus scheme as the older Leica Summicron-R 90mm APO SLR lens? (does not telescope when focussed)

A: It apparently does not. The barrel does extend while focusing.

Q: 3. Does this lense have 6 bit interface?

A: Yes. This has 6-bit coding.

Q: 4. Is extended warranty available?

A: Yes. When you add this to your cart you will see the Square Trade Warranty offers for the lens.

Q: 5. Which country makes this lens? Japan? China?

A: The Hasselblad XCD 80mm f/1.9 Lens is made in Japan.

Q: 6. What hood would fit this lens?

A: The lens hood is dedicated and included.

Q: 7. Can this lens be used on sl2 with an m-l adapter with no issue?

A: Yes, this Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH Lens can be used with a Leica M to L adapter on the SL2 without issues.

Q: 8. Can this lens be used on M-3?

A: Yes. Absolutely. You can use any Leica M-mount lens on your M3 from the 1950's to date including this one. This is one of the best features of the M system. Enjoy!

Q: 9. Does the lens allow automatic setting of f/stop? That is, allow shooting in Aperture-priority mode.

A: Yes, Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Sony E is designed with contacts to interract with the camera settings electronically and provide metadata information on your images. You can control the lens aperture through the camera and select full Auto or Aperture priority mode.

Q: 10. Does this lens block the Leica M9-P viewfinder?

A: Being that this is a newer item, there have not been any reports of blocking the viewfinder on a Leica M9-P specifically.