minimum focusing distance (Wista 45DX) 4x5 for bust shots

[hoffy]

OK, thanks. My mistake. I've not seen this one mentioned in my research over the last few days. The one I see mentioned the most is the 240 A.

[Huub]

That is the kind of response I was after. According to the stats, a 45AII can facilitate a 300mm lens. How this translates in close focusing subjects, I have no idea. I'm still new to this game!

Like all the cool kids, I am looking for a as fast a lens as possible, so I can get that minimal DOF that seems to be the fashion of the day (I say that in jest, but yes, that is the exact look that I am after). At least I know I could get a 240mm standard lens and it should work.

You can focus a non-tele 300mm at infinity with a 45A and a bit closer too, but not to the amount you would like for bust shots. For minimal DOF i would like to repeat my earlier suggestion: get yourself a f5.5 360mm tele-xenar. It will allow for bust shots with your camera and the f5.5 is about as fast as it gets for this focal lenght.

[hoffy]

You can focus a non-tele 300mm at infinity with a 45A and a bit closer too, but not to the amount you would like for bust shots. For minimal DOF i would like to repeat my earlier suggestion: get yourself a f5.5 360mm tele-xenar. It will allow for bust shots with your camera and the f5.5 is about as fast as it gets for this focal lenght.

Cheers. I had a quick look at they are probably a touch above my "lets play with this for a while" budget. But I will keep this in mind and add it to my research pile.

[neil poulsen]

Please see my PM about an extension that would work with your camera.

I just sold a Wista SP and experienced a similar problem and purchased the extension mentioned in my PM. I was trying to extend the front standard to accept a 355mm G-Claron. But even with a metal technical field camera, the combination seemed kind of wobbly.

In addition to the 355mm G-Claron, I also have a 385mm Wollensak Tele-Rapter that's quite a heavy lens. My Wista SP easily held this lens in a stable way. So, you might be better off with a 300mm tele lens.

[mitrajoon]

SCM,

Thxs. Just to be sure, I would buy a copal 1 version of the extension board. I would remove my Nikor 300mm lens from it's current lens board and attach it to this one. Once I mount the lens and new board onto my Wista SP, I will be able to do close ups, portraits etc. Correct?

Any "tricks" or issues in mounting and remounting?

[Bob Salomon]

SCM,

Thxs. Just to be sure, I would buy a copal 1 version of the extension board. I would remove my Nikor 300mm lens from it's current lens board and attach it to this one. Once I mount the lens and new board onto my Wista SP, I will be able to do close ups, portraits etc. Correct?

Any "tricks" or issues in mounting and remounting?

Yes, providing any rear element fits into the extended boards tube.

[scm]

SCM,

Thxs. Just to be sure, I would buy a copal 1 version of the extension board. I would remove my Nikor 300mm lens from it's current lens board and attach it to this one. Once I mount the lens and new board onto my Wista SP, I will be able to do close ups, portraits etc. Correct?

Any "tricks" or issues in mounting and remounting?

It depends on which 300mm Nikon lens you have, I can't see where you specified the model. A Nikkor M 300 f/9 is in a #1 shutter, the Nikkor W 300mm f/5.6 is in a #3 shutter.

[mitrajoon]

SCM,

Mine is f/9 copal 1. Any concerns that the "rear element fits into the extended boards tube"? (Thxs Bob S).

[scm]

SCM,

Mine is f/9 copal 1. Any concerns that the "rear element fits into the extended boards tube"? (Thxs Bob S).

No, you won't have any problem at all.

[Bob Salomon]

SCM,

Mine is f/9 copal 1. Any concerns that the "rear element fits into the extended boards tube"? (Thxs Bob S).

Not with a process lens like yours.