Considering 16x20 camera for landscapes, what lens ( Not Fine Art XXL )

[ImSoNegative]

Butcher is running around with a sony DSLR? you must be kidding, wonder if he takes it into the swamp with him, maybe he tapes it to the back of his 8x10

[tgtaylor]

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust

Thomas

[brandon13]

Shooting different formats especially ULF changes the approach and the process. I don't believe shooting 4x5 is the same as 8x10 i shoot both very differently. I'm sure you could argue since they have the same aspect ratio just make digital negs of your 4x5 as 8x10 or even 16x20. I don't see it that way. Some people seem to think that It's somehow impractical, idealistic or even immature to shoot these ULF formats if they are not reaping higher gains. I have been shooting 11x14 wet plates for the last year and it has changed the way I shoot as well. I honestly believe that each format, size, aspect ratio etc. forces (in a good way) a different approach to the image maker and changes the final photograph. I plan on shooting 16x20 wet plates next year. I see no reason to discourage anyone wanting to try larger formats. Just my two cents.

http://brandonfernandez.com

[Corran]

Butcher is running around with a sony DSLR? you must be kidding, wonder if he takes it into the swamp with him, maybe he tapes it to the back of his 8x10

It's true. Well it's not a DSLR though.

[Lachlan 717]

It's true. Well it's not a DSLR though.

As well as his film stuff.

Of course, like justifying his spurious claims in he first post, MDM conveniently disregarded that. I doubt that you will, but take the time to look at his recent trip west, MDM. You'll see a whole lot of film being used.

[Corran]

Right, of course, just saying that it isn't a lie.

[Lachlan 717]

Right, of course, just saying that it isn't a lie.

Nothing you wrote, Corran. I was just filling in the significant blank that MDM left out.

[mdm]

And tell me fella, how much of that was ulf?
My point is that ulf takes a special commitment, not least financial.

As well as his film stuff.

Of course, like justifying his spurious claims in he first post, MDM conveniently disregarded that. I doubt that you will, but take the time to look at his recent trip west, MDM. You'll see a whole lot of film being used.

[Lachlan 717]

And tell me fella, how much of that was ulf?

How much was with a Sony, fella?

My point is that ulf takes a special commitment, not least financial.

Then why not just write that instead of the other inflammatory rubbish? They're good opinions and well made.

[ic-racer]

Since I get just as good results from my iPhone as my wife and her Sony digital, logic of this thread would dictate KODACHROME25 give up ULF and use an iPhone.

Actually I'd suggest obtaining the ULF camera and some lens you already have and start using it while looking for the ideal lens. For example taping 8x10 sheets (paper or film) to your ULF film holder to 'practice' moving, setting up and using the camera before exposing the big sheets. Post you positive experiences; put the naysayers to rest. Posting questions gives the impression of uncertainty in artistic direction (which is probably not the case.)