Page 4 of 5 FirstFirst ... 2345 LastLast
Results 31 to 40 of 43

Thread: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

  1. #31
    David J. Heinrich
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Posts
    575

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    Quote Originally Posted by olwick View Post
    Hi,

    Considering moving up to 8x10. What are the superstar lenses for an 8x10 system? (ones that are still readily available, not unobtainable exotics, please). Wide, normal, slightly longer than portrait telephoto.

    Thanks,

    Mark
    Note that a weak spot in 8x10 is the 180mm range (equivalent to 90mm on 4x5, which is a very commonly used focal length). There are some older reasonably priced 190mm lenses, some fairly modernish 200-210mm lenses -- and even here, the 210/9 Kowa and Computars are wallet-openers, and some very expensive modern 200-210mm lenses that are heavy. I was looking into that focal length, but decided to forgo it for now and stick with what I have, explore some different points of view.


    Ultra Wide

    90/4.5 Nikkor-SW -- not an 8x10 lens, but like all lenses it covers more the closer you focus. Even focusing less than 4 feet away, it didn't quite cover the corners, and using it was a PITA because I had to aim the camera down and tilt the lens and rear standard back, to avoid getting the camera bed in the view. I will sell this.

    110/9 Goerz Dagor -- Barely covers 8x10 stopped down.

    120/8 Nikkor-SW -- an excellent lens. Just covers 8x10 at f/22.

    I live in the Rochester area, and for my eye, there aren't many shots that mandate these ultra-wide views. I will experiment with the 120/8 and 110/9, but am not sure if I'll keep them.


    Moderately Wide

    240/9 Fuji A -- light, sharp, and converts to ~480/18 by removing the front element. Bruce Wehman highly recommends this lens. With a Wehman 8x10, the lensboard it is on can be reversed and it can be stored with the camera folded up. This will become a new standard for me.

    Long

    610/9 APO-Nikkor -- very very sharp lens

    600/9, 800/12, 1200/18 Nikkor-T convertible set -- the rear elements can be swapped out to change the focal lengths. This is a great set, even the 1200mm lens is very sharp from my first shot with it.

    I will compare the 610/9 vs. the Nikkor-T set some day and post results.

  2. #32
    おせわに なります! Andrew O'Neill's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Coquitlam, BC, Canada, eh!
    Posts
    5,136

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    If only they made a nice 210 or 180 that covered well I'd be 100% Nikkor for 8x10.
    Corran, my Nikkor 210W covers 8x10. Not enough to cover movements, mind you. I've used this lens extensively on 8x10.

  3. #33
    Corran's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    North GA Mountains
    Posts
    8,924

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    Thanks for that info...I didn't know that. Sounds like it has about the same coverage as my Symmar-S. Unfortunately I love the 210mm FL and want some movements so I'm still searching for a Graphic Kowa or Computar 210mm...
    Bryan | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | Portfolio
    All comments and thoughtful critique welcome

  4. #34

    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Stevens Point, WI
    Posts
    1,553

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    The Nikkor m 300 is nice but has minimal coverage for 8x10. For this range I use a Schneider G-Claron 305. I would not mind getting an Apo-Sironar S 300 but have never found one at the right time.

    The Rodenstock Apo-Sironar W 210 is one of my favorites.

    Fujinon C 450

    Fujinon C 600

  5. #35
    Corran's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    North GA Mountains
    Posts
    8,924

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    Stopped down to f/45 and beyond occasionally, I've not run out of coverage using the Nikkor-M 300mm. I haven't tried to do architecture but I think for most applications it would be more than sufficient. And of course you can't beat the size/weight, if that's a consideration.
    Bryan | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | Portfolio
    All comments and thoughtful critique welcome

  6. #36
    David J. Heinrich
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Posts
    575

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    [QUOTE=dh003i;883399]Note that a weak spot in 8x10 is the 180mm range (equivalent to 90mm on 4x5, which is a very commonly used focal length). There are some older reasonably priced 190mm lenses, some fairly modernish 200-210mm lenses -- and even here, the 210/9 Kowa and Computars are wallet-openers, and some very expensive modern 200-210mm lenses that are heavy. I was looking into that focal length, but decided to forgo it for now and stick with what I have, explore some different points of view.


    Ultra Wide

    90/4.5 Nikkor-SW -- not an 8x10 lens, but like all lenses it covers more the closer you focus. Even focusing less than 4 feet away, it didn't quite cover the corners, and using it was a PITA because I had to aim the camera down and tilt the lens and rear standard back, to avoid getting the camera bed in the view. I will sell this.

    110/9 Goerz Dagor -- Barely covers 8x10 stopped down.

    120/8 Nikkor-SW -- an excellent lens. Just covers 8x10 at f/22.

    I live in the Rochester area, and for my eye, there aren't many shots that mandate these ultra-wide views. I will experiment with the 120/8 and 110/9, but am not sure if I'll keep them.


    Moderately Wide

    240/9 Fuji A -- light, sharp, and converts to ~480/18 by removing the front element. Bruce Wehman highly recommends this lens. With a Wehman 8x10, the lensboard it is on can be reversed and it can be stored with the camera folded up. This will become a new standard for me.

    Long

    610/9 APO-Nikkor -- very very sharp lens
    fyi, this lens requires mounting by SK Grimes into an Ilex #5 shutter. The lens can be had brand new for around $300 (I bought mine at that price). The $1k offers on eBay are sellers looking for suckers. It is a great lens, but mounting it into an Ilex #5 is a project that will put the total cost at around $1k, so you shouldn't spend more than a few hundred on it.

  7. #37
    Peter De Smidt's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2001
    Location
    Fond du Lac, WI, USA
    Posts
    8,955

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    Do you really need a shutter with a 600mm lens on 8x10? Given the miniscule depth of field, and the resulting use of small apertures, won't the exposure time usually be more than 1 second?
    “You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
    ― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know

  8. #38
    indecent exposure cosmicexplosion's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    sydney
    Posts
    664

    Thumbs up Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    14" dagor F7.7
    19" dagor f7.7

    These are the lenses I usually use for some reason.

    I have a Schneider g clarion 270 which I was told was a golden dagor copy?
    I use some times but I would like a nice wide. I have a 90 mm f4.5 I use on 4x5 I would like to hunt down one of the mentioned 180mm or 120 mm I cant see my self needing wider

    I like the 14" the most for landscape as it has a generous and easy view. It also folds into my Kodak 2d and is light

    I like the 19" for portraits

    So far In my experience the 14 would be my 'one lens'
    through a glass darkly...

  9. #39
    All metric sizes to 24x30 Ole Tjugen's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Location
    Norway
    Posts
    3,383

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    For really wide, I use a 165mm f:6.8 Angulon (late model) and a 121mm f:8 Super Angulon for the really really wide.
    On the other hand, I have managed to run out of image circle with the 210mm Angulon, which was said to cover 500mm IC...

  10. #40
    joseph
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Chapel Hill NC
    Posts
    1,401

    Re: What are the 8x10 all-stars?

    If you're reading from Nikon's specifications, you might think the Nikkor M-300 has a limited image circle- hardly large enough to cover 8x10. If you actually use the lens, for contact printing in particular, then it's difficult to run out of coverage- in fact, some people use it for 7x17.

    I'm not sure if the single coated Fujinon 210mm has been mentioned, but it's a good performer, with plenty of image circle.

    Add a Nikkor M-450mm and you have my basic three lens set...
    At least, the set of modern lenses in shutters...

Similar Threads

  1. Stars and Landscape
    By binaryfaith in forum Style & Technique
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 26-Oct-2009, 09:13
  2. Proper exposure for stars, no moon?
    By chris jordan in forum Style & Technique
    Replies: 73
    Last Post: 2-Jul-2009, 06:48
  3. Linhof 8x10 GTL or Horseman 8x10 LX-C or Arca 8x10 M-line
    By Roger Urban in forum Cameras & Camera Accessories
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 1-Sep-2000, 21:40

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •