210 for 8x10

[Eric Leppanen]

The Rodenstock Apo Sironar S 210mm also covers 810 with a very small rated bit (couple of mm) left over at F22 at infinity.

My list was intended to include lenses which support some room for movements on 8x10. The 210mm APO Sironar-S coverage on 8x10 is so tight that effectively no movements are possible; Kerry Thalmann does not recommend it for regular use on 8x10 for that reason (see his post http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ad.php?p=89160).

Similarly, the 210mm APO Symmar L is rated to cover 8x10 (its rated IC is slightly larger than that of the Sironar-S: 321mm vs 316mm), but again its coverage is so limited that no real movements are possible, plus there is enough light fall off at the corners that I don't recommend its use on 8x10 with chrome film (B&W and color neg are tolerable).

[Ole Tjugen]

The 210mm Angulon fits a Compound III/7, not a Copal 3.

[Really Big Cameras]

The 210mm Angulon fits a Compound III/7, not a Copal 3.

Actually, late samples of the 210mm Angulon came factory mounted in Copal No. 3 shutters. I used to own one. I'll see if I can dig up a photo of it.

Here it is:



Kerry Thalmann
Really Big Cameras

[Really Big Cameras]

The Rodenstock Apo Sironar S 210mm also covers 810 with a very small rated bit (couple of mm) left over at F22 at infinity.

That's true, but the OP asked about "210mm lenses that have ample coverage for 8x10". I'd hardly consider a 316mm image circle ample coverage for 8x10. I suppose it depends on how you define ample coverage, but to me that implies enough coverage for at least modest to moderate movements.

Eric did a great job summarizing several of the available options. For me, I use a 210mm Graphic-Kowa mounted in a Copal No. 1 press shutter when weight is a concern. This combination is tiny and light (209g = 7.4 oz.), but has an image circle of about 380mm.

When weight isn't as much of a concern, I use the 210mm APO Sironar-W. It's multicoated and at f5.6 is a breeze to focus and compose on the ground glass. The 210mm Super Symmar is a superb performer, but a bit on the big and heavy size - although not nearly as huge as the 210mm Super Angulon or 200mm Grandagon.

Kerry Thalmann
Really Big Cameras

[goodfood]

I use 210mm Apo Symmar, just cover 8X10. It's lighter and lower price than other lenses have bigger coverage.

[Gregory Ng]

Wollensak 210 WFGR f6.8 - image circle 15 inches AFAIK.

[erie patsellis]

I'd second Ole's recommendation of the 210 Angulon, reasonably priced and more than ample coverage.

[bulrich]

Thanks all, this is very helpful. I generally use Schneider lenses but this provides some good options to the very pricy Super Symmar.
Working with mostly color neg and often at night or indoors as of late so flare can be an issue. Do prefer more coverage as I'm also doing a lot of architectural stuff.

[Mark Sawyer]

Just a note that the 210mm f/6.8 Dagor and 215mm f/4.8 Ilex Acuton/Caltar-S cover 8x10, but with only a little left for movements, so probably not what you're looking for.

[bulrich]

Anyone have problems with some of the older lenses not being MC when shooting color?