know what I like? and think they have to be the most under-rated lenses ever?
Ilex Paragons
they are a bit too 'gritty' for what I am doing now..but eventually..I will start something they are suited for..gritty portraits..industrial scenes, etc
they are great lenses I think
It looks like a good candidate for general-purpose photography.
If you'll be doing wet plate, the shutter won't be of much use, since your exposures will start at 1s and get longer from there.
A front lens cap would be handy for those situations, or you can use "T" or "B".
Still searching. I can't access the "for sale" sub-forum just yet unfortunately.
Had a lead on a Tele-Optar from another member here, then he decided to keep it. Can't say I blame him too much...very pretty lens!
Found a 10" Ektar on eBay but it seems a little spendy for what it is. Also needs a CLA which would add to the cost. Even if I'd never use those longer shutter speeds I'd still want it to be mechanically sound.
A 240 G Claron in a Copal 1 should fit on the lens board, but I don't know if the camera would fold up with one in situ.
I don't know if a Crown would have enough bellows length to get the most out of a 10" or even a 240mm lens.
I'd consider a 215mm Ilex Paragon for a long-ish lens.
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
John, that's why I suggested a telephoto. Less draw at infinity ...
Indeed. I think a 10" Tele-Optar is what I would like.Originally Posted by Dan Fromm
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