Comparison of some low cost 8x10 lenses

[Andrew O'Neill]

What was it about the Beck that you liked? I liked the Ross Rapid.

[SpringHo]

Thanks for sharing!

[MDR]

Thank you for sharing and I agree with Andrew O'Neill I prefer the rendering of the Ross to the Becks. The Ross seems to be brighter, the highlights are a bit more for lack of a better term alive and it has better clarity. I also quiet like the look of the lowly B&L copy lens.

Everyone has different tastes that's why I love old lenses there is one for every taste.

[Barry Kirsten]

Well said, Dominic. I'm moving definitely in the direction of older lenses - old Tessars, brass lenses, and even pinholes. I've been seduced over the years into believing you have to have the latest in specs - sharpness, resolution, MTF etc. but it's all BS without a special 'look'. I'm not saying you can't have both in a modern lens, but I do think there is a degree of sameness in today's lenses.

Thanks again for posting these, Mark.

Barry

[Mkillmer]

Barry, I think it would be interesting for you to try something like the closeup lens in my set. Very simple to make, and very unique look.

[Barry Kirsten]

Mark, I certainly will. I had a stack of filters stolen in a burglary a couple of years ago, including three close-ups, and haven't replaced them (from days when I shot a lot of 35mm). I'm definitely in the mood for some experimentation, and you've inspired me. I found your blog very useful. Thank you again,

Barry