couple of questions about the Graflex tele-xenar 360mm with Alphax shutter
Hello Folks,
I was wondering about two things concerning the Graflex Tele-Xenar 360mm/38cm f/5.6:
1/ Is it suitable for the Crown Graphic; i.e. will that camera's bellow length in any way inhibit its ability to focus at a regular range of distances?
2/ What size hole would it need in a Crown Graphic lens board, bearing in mind that it has an Alphax shutter? Specifically, will it just fit easily within one of the hole sizes represented by the typical copal #'s or do I need to find a particular diameter that doesn't correspond with the usual copal numbers? If so, what is that diameter?
Many thanks in advance.
Best,
Peter
Re: couple of questions about the Graflex tele-xenar 360mm with Alphax shutter
If y'r Crown Graphic is a 4x5, the lens should be usable on it.
Tele-Xenar in Alphax? Are you sure? Tele-Raptar is much more likely.
You'll have to measure. Alphaxes weren't made to the Compur/Prontor/Copal/Seiko standard.
Re: couple of questions about the Graflex tele-xenar 360mm with Alphax shutter
Only close focuses at about 20+ feet on a Crown/Speed/Super D. NOT suitable for head-shots.
Fit's on regular Pacemaker board. If nobody else chimes in, I'll measure mine for you tomorrow.
There is a special version for the Graflex, which has the aperture out front on a hood where you can see it (unlike the regular lens).
Great lens -- much better than the Schneider 360 Tele-Xenar.
Re: couple of questions about the Graflex tele-xenar 360mm with Alphax shutter
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Originally Posted by
Dan Fromm
If y'r Crown Graphic is a 4x5, the lens should be usable on it.
Tele-Xenar in Alphax? Are you sure? Tele-Raptar is much more likely.
You'll have to measure. Alphaxes weren't made to the Compur/Prontor/Copal/Seiko standard.
Thanks a lot. Yes, it is a 4x5. I will see whether its name is as described when I go and handle it tomorrow.
= Peter
Re: couple of questions about the Graflex tele-xenar 360mm with Alphax shutter
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Originally Posted by
Bill_1856
Only close focuses at about 20+ feet on a Crown/Speed/Super D. NOT suitable for head-shots.
Fit's on regular Pacemaker board. If nobody else chimes in, I'll measure mine for you tomorrow.
There is a special version for the Graflex, which has the aperture out front on a hood where you can see it (unlike the regular lens).
Great lens -- much better than the Schneider 360 Tele-Xenar.
Thanks, Bill, for the insights. So, not much use as a portrait lens, then....
