I use that manual with my norma, it can be found at www.archive.org :
https://web.archive.org/web/20140728...arNormaCLA.pdf
I use that manual with my norma, it can be found at www.archive.org :
https://web.archive.org/web/20140728...arNormaCLA.pdf
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Second that. The Nikon 90mm f/8 is a stunning lens. Kerry Thalman is right to include it in his "classics" list. Their f/4.5 is not bad but given a choice I'd go with the f/8. Yeh the ground glass image is darker but for architectural interiors either a flashlight aimed back at the camera or a laser pointer makes focusing pretty easy. And as others have pointed out it has the image circle of the faster lenses -- all except the Schneider XL.
It seems that all the comments have now stopped......Thanks to all that contributed. I am leaning towards the Nikkor 90mm f8 lens but notice that the second hand price is virtually the same as the f4.5 so it will a case of finding one in good condition at a good price at time of purchase.
Cheers Dave
They should not be too hard to find. I have 2, both in great shape. I would think anywhere in the $300-400 range (or less) is a fair price.
I think it's still worth reminding that if you happen to spot a good deal on a clean f/4.5 – 5.6 lens from Fuji, Nikon, Rodenstock or Schneider, any of them is still a good solid choice. The f/8 lenses are of course smaller and lighter but on a full-size monorail like the Norma – well, it's not going to be a very light and compact set one way or the other.
There may be some differences in sharpness and contrast from one model to another but they are all high end lenses designed for professional use. How much one can actually exploit the advantage of a slightly better lens will depend on the whole workflow – materials used, scanner/enlarger performance, final print size etc.
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