"Even scanning, an 8x10 negative scanned looks creamier than a 4x5 negative scanned."
Definitely. Even though my scanner can only scan 8x10 at 1250 ppi, and 4x5 at 2500ppi, and even though I print at 12x15, the difference is there. The 8x10 shots are just... creamier.
But not creamier enough for me, to merit the loss in depth of field or 4x longer exposures that accompany the lenses of 2x the focal length.
We all have to determine our own "sweet-spot": the convergence of image quality, portability, availability of equipment, and affordability.
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