Which old or new lens will provide the widest coverage for 8x10?
I am not interested on manufacturers specs but in somebody's personal
experience based in actual use.
90mm Nikkor?
127mm Wolleshank?
Any others?
Thanks
Luis
Which old or new lens will provide the widest coverage for 8x10?
I am not interested on manufacturers specs but in somebody's personal
experience based in actual use.
90mm Nikkor?
127mm Wolleshank?
Any others?
Thanks
Luis
Hi Luis
I pretty sure that neither of the lenses you have listed will cover an entire 8x10 plate.
I think one of the best crazy wide for 8x10 is the Nikkor -SW-120 f8. Just covers with CAREFUL use & is nicely priced.
Try 115 mm Rodenstock Grandagon-N stopped down to f32
The f8 Nikon/Nikkor 150SW.
Another vote for Nikkor 150SW
120mm or 121mm Schneider Super Angulon will cover 8x10 at infinity. Of course, if you focus closer, you'll get a larger image circle.
The Schneider 110XL covers at f27... You get a tiny bit of wiggle room if you stop down more. The Nikkor 120SW also covers with a little more coverage.
Just a question for those who have put forth the 150 Nikkor. Aside from price, why would you recommend that over the Schneider SS XL 150?
John, the Nikon has a slightly larger image circle. However, the main reasons for recommending the Nikkor 150SW over the Schneider SS XL 150 are price and availability on the used market.
Besides, I've been a devoted Nikon guy for many years.
When I had an 8x10 camera, the Nikkor 150SW was my favorite lens.
120 Nikkor SW.
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