Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Cokin "A" system on fujinon 150mm

  1. #1

    Cokin "A" system on fujinon 150mm

    Hi everybody,

    I'm a newbie in the LF world.
    Just acquired a TOYO 45A, and wonder if I can use my Cokin "A" system on the 150mm lens.

    Sorry if the question is weird,

    THX
    Andres

  2. #2

    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Sheridan, Colorado
    Posts
    2,434

    Re: Cokin "A" system on fujinon 150mm

    All of Fujinon's 150mm lenses have filter threads of 55mm or smaller -- except for the CM-W model which is 67mm. So -- with the possible exception of the CM-W -- you should not have a problem. I don't recall what the max thread is for the A series. It might go up to 67mm. The 150mm is more or less equivalent to a 40mm lens in 35mm format. You can easily check for vignetting on the corners of the groundglass.

  3. #3

    Re: Cokin "A" system on fujinon 150mm

    Quote Originally Posted by xkaes View Post
    All of Fujinon's 150mm lenses have filter threads of 55mm or smaller -- except for the CM-W model which is 67mm. So -- with the possible exception of the CM-W -- you should not have a problem. I don't recall what the max thread is for the A series. It might go up to 67mm. The 150mm is more or less equivalent to a 40mm lens in 35mm format. You can easily check for vignetting on the corners of the groundglass.
    Thanks for the answer.

    I can see that as far as mounting the filter on the lens it should work. Now, I was just wondering about vignetting or other unwanted effects. Would it be better to use system "P" which is larger ?
    Thanks again

  4. #4

    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Sheridan, Colorado
    Posts
    2,434

    Re: Cokin "A" system on fujinon 150mm

    I don't use the A system. I use the P system because I use very wide lenses. I would assume that the A system could easily handle lenses as wide as a 35mm wide-angle in 35mm -- like a 135mm in 4x5. PERHAPS it could go wider, but I doubt it. I've got a bunch of Cokin material. The A system adapts up to 62mm, but I see NOTHING about how WIDE a lens it will work with. My GUESS is NO problem with a 150mm lens.

    The P system has a SHORT filter holder -- I have one. It doesn't hold three filters, like the standard holder, but it is less likely to cause vignetting. Perhpas there is a similar holder for the A system -- or you could shorten it yourself. Perhaps others on this board could report on their use of the A system with a 150mm lens.

    So if you have access to the A system, you can try it out. If not, wait for more feedback -- or go with a P system if you think you might end up with a wider 4x5 lens at some point. Cokin makes even larger systems -- X and XL, I think -- but the larger the size, the larger the price.

    P.S. There are TONS of "Cokin" adapters and filters (and sets) on EBAY for next to nothing -- with GREAT filter cases!!!

  5. #5

    Re: Cokin "A" system on fujinon 150mm

    Thanks again for the additional info. Actualy, I also have a "P" holder and a few filters, so I'm gonna go with that for a while.

Similar Threads

  1. Adventures in Darkroom Plumbing: PEX pipe and a "Sink Sump System"
    By Jay Decker in forum Darkroom: Equipment
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 5-Jul-2012, 11:59
  2. book, "The Sinar System Handbook" By Carl Koch
    By buggz in forum Cameras & Camera Accessories
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 16-Feb-2012, 18:26
  3. What's the difference between the Fujinon "W" and "A" 360mm?
    By Craig Tuffin in forum Lenses & Lens Accessories
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 3-Sep-2009, 12:23

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •