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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    Quote Originally Posted by Peter J. De Smidt View Post
    Another good choice is a Docter Optic 240mm f9 Germinar W, which, like the Fujinon A, fits in a #1 shutter.
    While the 240mm Germinar W fits in a Copal 1 shutter, the 240mm Fujinon A is in a Copal 0 shutter.

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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    Thanks for the correction, Sal.
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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    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



    Quote Originally Posted by biggis View Post
    hi all

    I have been looking for 210mm or 240mm lens for my 8x10 camera that will let me have a lot of movements.

    I have look at almost all the treads that talks about those lenses and I have not found out what I am looking for

    So I was hoping that you all could help me with this.

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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    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,
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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    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.

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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    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.

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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    Quote Originally Posted by biggis View Post
    ...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.

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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    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.

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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    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.

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    Re: Which 210mm and 240mm lens for 8x10

    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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