It seems most new LF lenses are optimized at apertures of f16, f22 and sometimes even f32 (their MTF curves support this). Rather slow lenses. In the past, w hen 4x5 press cameras were the standard for photography with motion, i.e. boxin g matches, news conferences etc..... was the lenses used on these cameras optimi zed for shooting at very wide apertures like 5.6 or 8? Or were these lenses als o optimized at the smaller apertures but used at the wider apetures due to the n ecessity for speed?
Assuming their MTF's were optimized for wider apetures, which of these lens es in the 150mm focal lenght range represents the most modern and high resolutio n optics for 4x5? I want to shoot some fast moving landscapes like waves crashi ng on rocks. (I realize DOF will suffer) I have little knowledge of these type lenses, and would appreciate any input? Also, if there is any new LF lens that I have overlooked that also meets this criteria, please advise. Thank you all i n advance for your help.
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