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 Caltar 90mm f/5.6 MC lens Copal # 0 Large Format Schneider Super Angulon $398.00 Time Remaining: 17h 22m Buy It Now for only: $398.00 |
 Calumet Caltar 90mm, 210mm, 240mm lens Large Format Schneider Rodenstock Angulon $998.00 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $998.00 |
 Caltar II- E 210mm f=6.8 MC lens ~MINTY~ $249.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 37m Buy It Now for only: $249.00 |
 Calumet Caltar-S II 210mm f/5.6 MC lens Copal # 1 Large Format w/caps Schneider $369.95 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 8m Buy It Now for only: $369.95 |
 Rodenstock Caltar II-N 240mm 5.6 MC View Lens & Copal Shutter Mint NR $199.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 24m |
 ILEX-CALTAR WIDE FIELD 90MM F8 LENS $175.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 43m |
 ILEX-CALTAR WIDE FIELD 90MM F8 LENS $199.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 45m |
 Caltar HR 90mm f5.6 Large Format 4x5 Lens $101.70 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 39m |
 Rodenstock Caltar II-N 210mm f5.6 MC Large Format Camera Lens $339.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 57m |
 Caltar 65 mm W II 2 1/2" F8 Large Format Lens Multicaoting Germany 65mm $269.00 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $269.00 |
 CALUMET CALTAR-W II 90mm F8 4X5 CAMERA LENS (ANGULON) $375.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 58m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 |
 Caltar II - N 150mm f:5.6 Lens $249.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 33m |
 Caltar II - N 90mm f:6.8 MC Lens $399.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 34m |
 Caltar N 90mm f4.5 MC Lens $649.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 35m |
 Caltar Pro Series (210mm) 8 1/4" f6.1 Lens - Calumet $179.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 36m |
 Caltar II-N 210mm f5.6 Parts / Repair View Camera Lens in Copal #1 Shutter $43.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 16h 29m |
 Caltar 14 3/4 (375mm) f/6.3 Lens in Ilex #5 Shutter $162.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 7d 18h 9m |
 Caltar II-n MC 75mm f6.8 4x5 lens Rodenstock Grandagon $410.00 Time Remaining: 7d 22h 38m Buy It Now for only: $410.00 |
 Calumet Caltar Type S 240 MM F5.6 Lens, W/ Retaining ring $275.00 Time Remaining: 8d 5h 32m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 Ilex Calumet 215mm f:4.8 Caltar-Professional 4x5 lens-NICE! $186.83 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $186.83 |
 Caltar II-N 90mm f/6.8 Wide-Angle Lens $325.00 Time Remaining: 8d 13h 55m Buy It Now for only: $325.00 |
 Calumet 135mm 5.6 Caltar-S w/Copal 0-Standard Professional 4x5 lens-Nice $371.05 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 52m Buy It Now for only: $371.05 |
 Caltar II –E 210mm f6.8 MC lens on Copan No 1 shutter. $245.00 Time Remaining: 9d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 Rodenstock 90mm f/6.8 Sironar-N (Caltar II-N) Lens, Great Find & 100% Sound $519.95 Time Remaining: 12d 14h 19m Buy It Now for only: $519.95 |
 Calumet 375mm/14 3/4" F6.3 Caltar Lens f/8x10/Ilex No.5 $475.00 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 31m Buy It Now for only: $475.00 |
 65mm f4.5 Caltar II-N LF Lens in Copal 1 Shutter Boxed $519.00 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 49m Buy It Now for only: $519.00 |
 210mm f5.6 Caltar HR MC LF Lens in Copal 1 Shutter $329.00 Time Remaining: 17d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $329.00 |
 ILEX CALUMET CALTAR 254mm 10" LENS FOR 8x10 CAMERA DEARDORFF BOARD $399.00 Time Remaining: 22d 17h 56m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 Schneider-Caltar Digital 90 MM Lens W/ Mot.Iris, W/cables $375.00 Time Remaining: 24d 8h 18m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 |
 Schneider-Caltar Digital 60 MM Lens W/ Mot.Iris, W/cables $475.00 Time Remaining: 24d 8h 25m Buy It Now for only: $475.00 |
 Rodenstock Caltar II-N 210mm Lens 4x5 5x7 $329.00 Time Remaining: 24d 9h 33m Buy It Now for only: $329.00 |
 Calumet Caltar Type S 210mm f/5.6 Lens - 4x5 (Good) $425.00 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $425.00 |
 Caltar II-N 5.6/210 210mm MC Large Format Lens Copal 1 - Super Fast Shipping $295.00 Time Remaining: 26d 16h 39m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 |
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.
