In the near area - at scales of around 1:1, the quality of lenses optimised for larger distances falls visibly from the usual standard of performance.  And it is here that the Apo-Macro-Sironar-N come into their own for imaging scales of 1:5 and greater.

Incidentally, imaging scales of 1:5 or larger are required even in conventional table-top photography or studio photography: for example, 1:3 at a film size of 13 x 18 cm means the full format image reproduction of a lens of approximately 40 x 50 cm in size.

The Apo-Macro-Sironar offers excellent imaging quality in conjunction with the wide freedom of movement required for large-format photography.

The Apo-Macro-Sironar provides exceptional results without any colour fringes at a scale range from 1:5 to 2:1 without any need to adjust the scale individually.  The focal lengths of 120 and 180 mm allow work with most cameras without any extra tube extension even at a scale of 2:1.