Thanks for the correction, Sal.
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More specific on the image requirements will help narrow the choices.
Know that regardless of the choice, light fall off can become a significant problem for the angle of view desired with this focal length and film format size along with lens size. There are only trade offs and no magical optic that will "do-it-all".
Two lenses that have big image circles resulting in lots of camera movement:
*210mm Super Angulon
*200mm Grandagon
Both will easily cover 8x10 with lots of camera movement. They are both large, heavy and expensive with good image quality.
Bernice
Hi,
I'm using a Schneider Super Symmar HM 210mm f/5,6 which came in the package deal with the camera.
It's quite heavy (1,5 kilograms = 3.3 pounds) but has some coverage (356mm at f/22).
http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/..._symmar_hm.pdf
Another lens that came with the camera is the Rodenstock Apo-Sironar S 240mm f/5,6 (2.20 lb (1000 g)) with 372mm image circle
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ar_S_Lens.html
I'm preferring the 210mm for a more wide angle view though, as I like the 110mm on 4x5",
and because it is not as close to the 300mm ...
My Fujinon-A 240mm f/9, which I mostly use for 4x5", is ridiculously lightweight in comparison and covers 8x10", but not with much movements ...
(245g, 336mm image circle)
Best regards,
Martin
Just remember that those published image circles are typically at f/22. With 8x10, even smaller worker apertures are typical. The 240 A Fuji is fairly generous at
f/45 or f/64. Once you go into a true wide angle lens, however, you not only encounter size and wt issues, but the stretching or distortion typical of wide angle
design. Just depends what you want. For extreme architectural movements, I find 4x5 more practical in this respect. But it's pretty damn rare I encounter an
8x10 arch. subject which can't be handled with one of the compact 240's or 250's. 210 is a more difficult question, since the appropriate lenses tend to be more
expensive or outright scarce.
I do use almost all movements when I am shooting. I like to get everything in focus and I am printing 40x50 inch fiber prints with it. I have the fujinon-A 240 but it gets a little bit to soft in the corners for my. The wight is not the biggest problem, I want rather to have the images sharp.
Thank you all for you responses
I got this lens form my friend to test for few days, Rodenstock Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6 MC What to you all think about that one.
Extremely sharp to the corners and a 350mm image circle. If that's enough room for movements in your situation, I think it will be the best you can do. Should you need more room for movements, an Apo Sironar-S will offer a somewhat larger circle with similar image characteristics.
In spite of what you may have read, a 240mm f9 G-Claron has a 410mm usable image circle. Huge on 8X10. Totally affordable! And tack sharp.
Jim, is that 410mm IC for the 210 at f/22 or some smaller aperture? That would imply almost 600mm (assuming things scale) for the 305 G-Claron I just picked up, which is astounding.
I have a 210mm Kowa Graphic that also covers 8x10.. light fall off, a problem.
Kowa graphics appeared in other focal lengths and is similar to the G-Claron.
There are other wide field "process lenses" that fit this description.
Still, not knowing what the image requirements making a good suggestion on optics remains nebulous.
Bernice
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