How to get a softer lens on my Sinar F2?

**andre** · 8-Jul-2014, 04:57

Hello everyone,

I'm shooting my Sinar since 1 week and have already burned through 20 sheets of TriX. All portraits.
And that's all the experience I have with large format. Please excuse my very basic questions!

What I notice is that the Sinaron 150mm that came with the camera is extremely sharp and contrasty.
I like to compare it to my RZ67 110mm 2.8 lens. Have been shooting 120 film for the last 2 years so that's what I can relate to best.
I love the 110mm with colour film but I can't get pleasing tones on black and white film with it.

So I would love to get a lens for the Sinar that gives me a similar look like my Rolleiflex + Rolleinar.
Shallow DOF, sharp enough in the centre and creamy tonality.

Something like this:

still Faustine by Andre Mueller, on Flickr

How can I get that on my Sinar F2?

I understand I need to get a lens, a shutter and a board.
How do I start?

**Ken Lee** · 8-Jul-2014, 05:52

Look under Image Sharing and Discussion for threads whose title includes the word "Portraits". There's a new thread every month. you'll see a large number of portraits in the style you seek. Here's an example thread from February 2014, taken at random.

You might also find this article helpful: see the sections on portrait and vintage lenses.