Sure. The image circle for a lens is listed for infinity, but the image circle INCREASES as you focus away from infinity -- AKA, the subject is closer to the lens/film. So a lens designed for a smaller format will cover a larger format -- if the subject is close enough. Check out:
http://www.subclub.org/fujinon/
I use microscope lenses on my 4x5 cameras because the subject is so close to the lens.
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