A set of lenses for 5x7

[Dan Dozer]

When I was shooting with 5 x 7, I used a Schneider Super Angulon 90mm on it and it covered fine. However, because the bellows was compressed to the max, I was not able to get any lens movement at all.

[Greg Y]

I've trimmed down to only 5x7 for LF. The range of lenses I use covers most things from wide landscapes to more isolated mountain landscapes with a long lens:
4 3/8" Dagor (roughly 111mm)
150 G Claron
8 1/2" Dagor (210)
12" Dagor (305)
450 Fujinon C

Love the 210 as my normal lens...if I only take one

& Even the 450 is not that long 5x7 if I can't walk closer...

[Kevin Crisp]

I'd ditch the 210 and get a g claron 150. I have a 110 Symmar but rarely use it on 5X7.

[mdm]

I like 210 and 300 on my 5x7. I have tried 180 and 240. Because 5x7 is longer than 4x5/8x10, sometimes wide turns out to be too wide, or wider than one would expect. On 4x5 I am a big fan of 135. Personally, I find too may options a bad thing. Less is more.

[Valdecus]

I didn't manage to limit myself to three lenses only, even though I should. The most used lenses in my 5x7" bag are a Schneider Super Symmar 110 XL, a Rodenstock Sironar-S 210, a Fujinon-C 300, and a Fujinon-C 450 lens.

Cheers,
Andreas

[jnantz]

hi paul

i am not sure what sort of look you are going for ( sharp, soft &c ),
but you might consider getting something like a 210/370 symmar convertible.
and since you already have a 210, use it in the 370 mode.
i love using a 14" lens for portraits .. head and shoulder type stuff, and even group
work ...it is long enough that you are a perfect distance between you and your subject,
and the 370 is not 14" but close enough ...
wide open it is sort of softish - plasmat design and schneider suggests it is good
for portraits and landscapes - and stopped down it is pretty sharp.

( sometimes they sell for not too much $$ )

have fun with your new camera !
john

[dasBlute]

caveat: I have not done any portraiture in 5x7

given that, my top lenses for 5x7:

- 121mm SA [favorite]
- Nikkor 300mm [close 2nd]

The 121mm feels fairly wide, though I sometimes even work with a Caltar 75mm for tight spaces and panoramas.
Truth tellers will inform you that this lens will not cover 5x7, I still use it - once in awhile.

The 300mm is a great lens, I'd highly recommend it, it 'sees the world nicely' [hard to explain].
It focuses at about 5-6 feet, is bright under the cloth and makes great images
[i.e. it's better than I am, which is all I ask of my equipment].

[sully75]

I think I'm looking for a 3 lens set of 120/210/300, with a 90mm for a 4th. Which means I should get rid of the 180 and 240, but god these Fuji lenses are so physically beautiful. Hard to part with.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Don't sell! I always regret selling to buy another as in the future I always want the one I sold. Spend some time and save to get the other lens as it is not that rare and are fairly affordable.

[Renato Tonelli]

Don't sell! I always regret selling to buy another as in the future I always want the one I sold. Spend some time and save to get the other lens as it is not that rare and are fairly affordable.

I second this motion. I have always regretted selling. Sell only if it's the only way to get a new set.