Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
Don't rule out the Nikon/Nikkor f8 150 SW.
It fits all of your requirements.
If you want to go wider, the Nikon/Nikkor f8 120 SW will cover 8X10, with very little movement capability.
I own both of these lenses. The i50 SW is an awesome lens for 8X10 and the 120 SW for 5X7.
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
I'll second that on the Nikon 150 SW. It's a beast, but a great wide angle lens for 8x10. It would definitely fit the bill and I think a few people are selling one here on the forum. I would suggest a center filter however.
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
I own and use the Schneider Super-Angulon 165/f8.
It is a beast in size just like the Nikon 150 mm.
That said I can't live without it. Fabulous lens. Fits perfectly between my Nikon 240 mm and my Nikon 120 mm.
Good luck on what you end up getting. As always (which is tough now a days) try to test the lens before buying.
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
Like Walter I have a 165mm f8 SA, big lens but superb quality, they can be reasonable prices second0hand, I paid around $350 for mine.
Ian
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
Hi
I have the 155 Grandagon N. Love it!
Louie P
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
The older design Super Angulon 165 in it's latest iteration should not be more expensive than the 150XL which supplanted it. What you really want is a modern 183mm B&L Protar V, but there aren't any. The modern world makes the jump from 150 to 210 with nothing in the middle. A 210 is rather like a 28mm and a 150 is like a 21mm. The late multicoated 165 Super Angulon is as close to your criteria as you will get.
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
Being an optical "bottom feeder" I can't suggest an appropriate lens which would meet your criteria, but something you might want to care about is wieght. Years ago I looked at a 165 SA at Adolph Gasser's and discovered that it was such a big and heavy (and beautiful) piece of glass that I felt it would tax the limits of my old camera's structural integrity.
Just a though!
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
I have the 150, it's awesome. I have the center filter but really never use it as I shoot black and white and any fall off is usually a help to me. If you get this lens and would like the center filter, I would be happy to sell you mine. :)
I have the Nikkor 120 as well. I find I use both but I use the 150 more, but this is simply a personal choice.
I wouldn't want to give up either.
Re: Which Wide Lens for 8x10
Love the 150 SSXL, usually do not need the center filter except perhaps for chromes with a lot of sky. The lens is so good it can sometimes almost make me look like a photographer. Also a great lens for 5x7, beautiful medium wide. I find it worth the bulk for the quality.
PM also sent.
Larry