However, I regularly use this lens on my 6x9 cameras for general-purpose photography and optical results still are excellent. Used this way, the image circle is entirely adequate for the 6x9 format, but movements must be done with some care. Flare and ghosting are seldom a problem with the 120 AM as long as a lens hood is attached, the HN-3 for 35mm Nikkors being entirely suitable. Excellent macro shots then are possible without excessive bellows draw. The 150 is quite resistant to ghosts and flare and its colour rendition is snappy to match its high optical quality.
Movements are somewhat restricted on the larger format, though.
ED glass gives it tremendous colour saturation and excellent sharpness. It needs just 18 cm of extension to get into infinity focus. Flare can impact the image contrast so using a lens hood is imperative. Ghosting might occur under extremely adverse light conditions, too. Even wide open, excellent images result.