Hello everyone!
Been a good few years since I have shot 8x10 but getting back into the game and looking for a wide ish lens with a bit of movement, don't need a huge amount just enough for a bit of rise and tilt.
I use 135mm on 4x5 so would like something about that or a bit wider?
Open to recommendations but feel tempted to get a Schneider 240mm 5.6 as they seem readily available and not v expensive.
Any help greatly appreciated....UK based if anyone has one also!
Charlie
250mm Fujinon-W f/6.7 with lettering on the front of the lens. I've had and used several lenses around this focal length over the years and the Fuji was my ultimate "keeper". Best thing is that can be had for a reasonable amount of money. Actually prefer it to a 240mm Gold Dot Dagor which I once bought for three times of what I paid for the Fuji.
Thanks Greg. I will keep my eyes peeled for one of them
210 or 240mm G-Claron is also a good choice.
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Kodak 10"/6.3 Wide Field Ektar is a classic choice. My own favorite, FWIW.
If you "see" with a 135mm on 4x5, your best bet might be a 270mm G-Claron. Some years back I bought the last new one Schneider USA had in stock. I also own a pristine 250mm f/6.7 Fujinon W. Stopped down to f/45, the 270mm G-Claron has just as much coverage and is slightly sharper, even for subjects at infinity.
There's currently an apparently pretty clean 270mm G-Claron on eBay (not connected to me in any way). I suggest you check it out.
I have both the Fujinon A 240/9 and the Fujinon W 250/6.7 (inside lettering) and they're both great lenses! I tend to use the 250mm more because it throws a larger image circle than the 240mm. You couldn't go wrong with either of these or the others suggested.
My main lens (and only lens for a long time) is a Fuji W 300/5.6. I have added two more Fuji Ws; a 360mm and a 250/6.7.
The 300 is a 'wide' normal and I enjoy using it. The 250mm sees a lot of use -- especially with 4x10. If you plan on getting a 'normal' lens down the road, the 300mm is a nice focal length -- and thus a 250mm (or 240mm) rather than a 270mm might be a better first lens for you -- in that there is a big enough jump between 250 and 300 to be worthwhile carrying both lenses.
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The 8x10 diagonal is 325mmm, so I consider that the absolute minimum usable image circle.
The shortest FL lens in my database is the Rodenstock APO-Sironar W 5.6/210mm with a 352mm IC.
It's an excellent lens that I also use as a long lens on my 4x5.
- Leigh
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Does it have to be a good lens? Would a cheap, muchy Wolly wide do?
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