Does a 240 cover 8x10?

[elleemme]

Hello,

I need help to know if a 240 mm lens can cover the 8x10 format?

Thanks to all.

[Tin Can]

Depends

Which lens?

Welcome!

and distance

[elleemme]

Hello,

I didn't know the lens yet, I ask becouse I want to buy one but before to spend money I have to know if I can use it with my 8x10 camera.

Thanks

[Tin Can]

The 'standard' 8X10 lens is 300mm aka 12"

But if shooting close to subject shorter lens can be used

[Tin Can]

I highly suggest you study

https://www.largeformatphotography.info/

[SimonMaddock]

It depends on the lens. A regular plasmat like Sironar and Symmar etc will cover just fine, while other lens designs like Ronar and Artar will not.
Google is your friend.

Some lenses are listed here. For 8x10 you need at least 300mm image circle.
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...s/LF4x5in.html

[Lachlan 717]

Seems you have the cart before the horse.

Perhaps explain your reason for wanting something so specific without knowing anything about it?

[Ian David]

The Fujinon A 240 f/9 will cover 8x10

[Kevin Crisp]

Many 240s will cover 8x10. It is a modest wide angle with that size film. Any generation of Schneider Symmar will do it, for example, as will similar lenses from Rodenstock. A Schneider 240mm G Claron is small and light and covers easily. The G Claron is remarkably smaller than the Symmar. Nikon makes a nice 240mm in a Copal 3 shutter. As others have indicated, some lenses will not cover, so your question is oversimplifying things a bit.

[John Kasaian]

My 240 G Claron covers 8x10 well.