Hi,
Im looking to purchase a field camera and the issue of lens compatibility seems to be of great ambiguity. Im looking at the Wista 45rf and wondering if it is compatible with the Rodenstock 180mm apo-sironar s. I know with some other field cameras this lens requires an additional ring on the lens board (ie. on Horseman field cameras "Lens Panel with C-1 ring" is required for this lens to work properly).

How does one go about finding if a lens is compatible with a specific field camera before jumping-in and buying a lens? How do you know when you need an extended, flat or recessed lens board? Also, even if most lenses are compatible with say the Wista 45rf, how do we know if a specific lens with specific board can be folded up with the camera?

thanks for your time,

Jin