I have a 'new' Anniversary Speed Graphic, wartime all black, SN 331001 (1943?). It came with a 13.5 Voigtlander Anastigmat 1:4.5 Skopar on a dial-set Compur (slow speeds sticky) mounted on solenoid-equipped B&J lensboard. I have mounted a 127mm f4.7 Kodak Ektar with a Graphic Supermatic (X) shutter (which is original to the Graflex press cameras, I believe) on a home-made lensboard (wood, routed light trap edge, well made and good-looking), to use with it.
I know the answer to my question is to go out and shoot with both. However, I was wondering if there is a quality or coverage difference in the lenses making one superior to the other. I have shot with the Ektar before, on a view camera with more movement, and have been somewhat dissapointed in it's coverage and edge sharpness.
As for the shutters, there is no question that the Graphic is a better shutter, and looks best on the camera.
Please let me have your opinions.
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