Caltar
Caltar Large Format Lenses
When looking for a large format lens, names can get pretty confusing at times. Often you'll see what appears to be a couple of different brands listed on the same lens. This is because one manufacture will often times produce lenses under different names and the reseller will list both the actual manufacturer and the name under which it was sold. This is the case with Caltar lenses which are really Rodenstock lenses produced for and sold by Calumet Photographic.
 CALUMET 135MM 5.6 CALTAR-S II LENS/COPAL#0 SHUTTER $199.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 7m |
 Mounting Board for Ilex-Calumet Lens Caltar No. 1107 14 3/4" (375mm) f : 6.3 $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 55m |
 Calumet Caltar-S II 6" 150mm f/5.6 Lens 4x5 Copal 0 $52.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 24m |
 Caltar-S II 210mm (8-1/4") F/5.6 Large Format Lens - CHEAP! $99.99 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 37m |
 Schneider-Caltar Digital 90 MM Lens W/ Mot. Iris, W/cables $450.00 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 42m Buy It Now for only: $450.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Caltar II - N 90mm f:6.8 MC Lens $299.00 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 40m Buy It Now for only: $339.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Caltar N 90mm f4.5 MC Lens $529.00 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 41m Buy It Now for only: $589.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Caltar Pro Series (210mm) 8 1/4" f6.1 Lens - Calumet $159.00 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 42m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Calumet Caltar S 210mm f5.6 MC Lens $179.00 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 43m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 CALUMET 210MM f5.6 CALTAR-S II LENS $199.00 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 39m |
 ART PANORAMA 170 w/90mm 8/0 Caltar II lens, center filter and finder $1,499.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 29m |
 CALTAR II-N 210mm Lens CALTAR 210mm LENS $286.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 58m Buy It Now for only: $286.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Calumet 135mm 5.6 Caltar-S w/Copal 0-Standard Professional 4x5 lens-Nice $213.72 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 51m Buy It Now for only: $213.72 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Ilex Caltar 165mm F/6.3 Large Format Lens Cells Only (Tessar Type) 4x5 Sharp! $129.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 52m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Caltar II-E 210 mm F/6.8 Lens EX+++ $195.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 2m Buy It Now for only: $195.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 CALTAR-II/N 150MM f5.6 LENS $299.00 Time Remaining: 7d 59m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 CALTAR II-N 210MM f5.6 MC LENS W/ COPAL #1 SHUTTER $275.00 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 5m |
 CALTAR II-N 210MM f5.6 MC LENS $199.00 Time Remaining: 7d 2h 47m |
 Caltar II - N 150mm f/5.6 Lens $150.00 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 57m |
 ILEX CALUMET CALTAR 254mm 10" LENS FOR 8x10 CAMERA DEARDORFF BOARD $379.00 Time Remaining: 8d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $379.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Caltar II N 240mm lens in a modern Copal 3 shutter $450.00 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 23m Buy It Now for only: $450.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Schneider-Caltar Digital 90 MM Lens W/ Mot.Iris, W/cables $350.00 Time Remaining: 10d 13h 5m Buy It Now for only: $350.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Calumet Caltar Type S 210mm f/5.6 Lens - 4x5 (Good) $425.00 Time Remaining: 11d 11h 45m Buy It Now for only: $425.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Caltar-S11, 300 MM F 5.6, 8 X 10 Lens, Copal 3 Shutter $495.00 Time Remaining: 17d 22h 40m Buy It Now for only: $495.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ILEX CALUMET CALTAR 8x10 12" 305mm LENS $349.00 Time Remaining: 22d 6h 45m Buy It Now for only: $349.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LENS CALTAR 6.3/375mm ILEX CALUMET $260.00 Time Remaining: 22d 23h 41m Buy It Now for only: $260.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Omega View 45D 4x5 Monorail Camera w/Caltar II-E 210/6.8 Lens $349.00 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 58m Buy It Now for only: $349.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 90 F6.8 Caltar-II N Lens With Caps (11401205), Free Shipping $419.00 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 3m Buy It Now for only: $419.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Calumet Caltar 90mm, 210mm, 240mm lens Large Format Schneider Rodenstock Angulon $1,098.00 Time Remaining: 26d 1h 20m Buy It Now for only: $1,098.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 CALUMET CALTAR-W II 90mm F8 4X5 CAMERA LENS (ANGULON) $375.00 Time Remaining: 27d 9h 13m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Calumet 4X5 View Camera w Caltar Type Y 240mm f6.8 lens 4 Holders Free US Ship $269.95 Time Remaining: 27d 13h 48m Buy It Now for only: $269.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Rodenstock 90mm f/6.8 Sironar-N (Caltar II-N) Lens, Great Find & 100% Sound $519.95 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 17m Buy It Now for only: $519.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Caltar lenses tend to be a great value. Here's why:
Even though Rodenstock makes them, Caltar large format lenses are actually available in a wider variety of focal lengths than Rodenstock's lenses and can be had at a signifigantly lower price point. These lenses are in just about every way, save for the name, identical to their Rodenstock counterparts and have an exceptional reputation, particularly the current line. Look for these lenses new or used/second hand as they are often available at really great prices considering their quality.
Note:
Earlier Caltar models were actaully manufactured by Schneider (again not a bad thing). Just be aware of this and don't get confused if you see a lens described as "Schneider - Caltar" or "Caltar - Schneider"
The current line of Caltars and their Rodenstock equivalents:
Caltar II-N is the same as Rodenstock's APO-Sironar-N or Grandagon-N series
Caltar II-E is the same as Rodenstock's Geronar series.
Below are some Caltar lens auctions people have recently viewed:
Caltar II-E 210 mm F/6.8 Lens EX+++Caltar II -N 180mm f5.6 in Copal 1Caltar II - N 150mm f/5.6 LensCaltar II-N (Rodenstock Sironar) 240mm f/5.6 - PERFECT GLASS & SHUTTER 100%Calumet 4X5 View Camera w Caltar Type Y 240mm f6.8 lens 4 Holders Free US ShipCALUMET CALTAR-W II 90mm F8 4X5 CAMERA LENS (ANGULON)ART PANORAMA 170 w/90mm 8/0 Caltar II lens, center filter and finderCALTAR II-N 210MM f5.6 MC LENSCALTAR II-N 210MM f5.6 MC LENS W/ COPAL #1 SHUTTERCALTAR-II/N 150MM f5.6 LENSCalumet Caltar-S II 8 ¼” 210mm f 5,6 MC Caltar 375mm / 14 3/4 inch f/6.3 Lens - Superb example!!!Calumet Caltar S 210mm f5.6 MC LensCaltar Pro Series (210mm) 8 1/4" f6.1 Lens - CalumetCaltar N 90mm f4.5 MC LensCaltar II - N 90mm f:6.8 MC LensCaltar-S II 210mm (8-1/4") F/5.6 Large Format Lens - CHEAP!Calumet Caltar-S II 6" 150mm f/5.6 Lens 4x5 Copal 0Calumet Caltar 90mm, 210mm, 240mm lens Large Format Schneider Rodenstock Angulon Calumet 135mm 5.6 Caltar-S w/Copal 0-Standard Professional 4x5 lens-Nice90 F6.8 Caltar-II N Lens With Caps (11401205), Free ShippingOmega View 45D 4x5 Monorail Camera w/Caltar II-E 210/6.8 LensMounting Board for Ilex-Calumet Lens Caltar No. 1107 14 3/4" (375mm) f : 6.3CALUMET 210MM f5.6 CALTAR-S II LENSCALUMET 135MM 5.6 CALTAR-S II LENS/COPAL#0 SHUTTERCaltar-S11, 300 MM F 5.6, 8 X 10 Lens, Copal 3 ShutterSchneider-Caltar Digital 90 MM Lens W/ Mot.Iris, W/cablesCaltar II N 240mm lens in a modern Copal 3 shutterIlex Caltar 165mm F/6.3 Large Format Lens Cells Only (Tessar Type) 4x5 Sharp! CALTAR II-N 210mm Lens CALTAR 210mm LENSSchneider-Caltar Digital 90 MM Lens W/ Mot. Iris, W/cablesLENS CALTAR 6.3/375mm ILEX CALUMETILEX CALUMET CALTAR 8x10 12" 305mm LENSCaltar (Rodenstock) 90mm f/6.8 II-N - 4X5 - GERMAN QUALITY -- PERFECT GLASS!!!ILEX CALUMET CALTAR 254mm 10" LENS FOR 8x10 CAMERA DEARDORFF BOARDRodenstock 90mm f/6.8 Sironar-N (Caltar II-N) Lens, Great Find & 100% SoundCaltar-W II/Rodenstock 90mm f/8 on Sinar DB (Auto Aperture) Lensboard -- 100%14 3/4'/375mm/f6.3 ILEX-CALUMET CALTAR,FRONT ELEMENT ONLY,COATEDCalumet Caltar Type S 210mm f/5.6 Lens - 4x5 (Good)CALUMET CALTAR-S II 6'' 150mm/f5.6 MC w/Copal 0 150/5.6
