Nikkor-W 300mm f/5.6

[Sal Santamaura]

...My question is whether or not its a good lens for the 8x10 camera.

In my experience, if sharpness is at all important to you, it's an excellent 8x10 normal lens. See this:

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...=1#post1321449

[dodphotography]

Super sharp, lens was used by Alec Soth in his work during Sleeping On the Mississippi