Something with focal length 7/8 of the format diagonal for whatever format I happen to be using.
Something with focal length 7/8 of the format diagonal for whatever format I happen to be using.
My keepers tend to be shot with a 210mm, which currently is a Caltar N. KFry
A very easy answer, a 75mm Super Angulon because of its versatility, I could use it for 6x6 as well as 6x12, 6x17 and 5x4 as I do at present
Ian
Hi,
150mm Apo-Sironar W on 5x7.
Best regards
Thierry
135 APO Sironar-S. Beats my 110XL in resolution hands down. If I don't require the extra IC of the 110XL, then the 135 is the lens for me.
12" dagor for my whole plate camera.
12" Dagor. or
14" Commercial Ektar, or
19" Artar, or
10" WF Ektar, or
240mm G Claron, or...it really dosen't matter, they'll all do their part as long as I do my part!
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Funny, I am coming to the exact same conclusions. I use 240mm on 8x10. On 6x7, I use 80mm. On my D90, I often use my 28mm AI-S, which is like a 42mm lens in that context.Originally Posted by Frank Petronio
On 4x5, I have 90mm and 150mm and am always feeling like I should have something in the middle of those.
That slightly wide normal is definitely a sweet spot on any format. If only one lens forever, it would be in that range for whatever given format.
For 4x5 an easy choice my 125mm Fuji CMW.
For 8x10 my GD 14in. Kern Dagor.
Blumine
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