Question about X-ray film, and a lens for 8x10.

**tgtaylor** · 26-Jul-2012, 08:54

I have a Nikkor 120mm f/8, 300mm Nikkor-M, and 360mm Schneider Symmer-S - all of which work on the 8x10. If I had to choose between them, I would choose the 360 without hesitation. It's the best "all around" lens for the 8x10 IMO.

Thomas

**Bill, 70's military B&W** · 31-Jul-2012, 17:54

Thanks everyone, I am reading, and I'm looking for a lens to show up on the for sale section of the forum. I think 360 would be a perfect size for the 8x10. Does anyone recom e-bay? So many lenses are available but???
Bill

**John Kasaian** · 31-Jul-2012, 19:21

Originally Posted by Bill, 70's military B&W

Thanks everyone, I am reading, and I'm looking for a lens to show up on the for sale section of the forum. I think 360 would be a perfect size for the 8x10. Does anyone recom e-bay? So many lenses are available but???
Bill

I'm partial to the 14" Commercial Ektar. Schneider Symmar double convertibles are pretty slick as well and the 14" APO Artar is also a nice lens on an 8x10 and often less expensive because they won't have all the wiggle room Commercial Ektars have, but they do cover the format. Just sayin'

**Bill, 70's military B&W** · 5-Aug-2012, 10:32

Thanks, I'm still looking for a lens, they do not come up all that often. Kinda scared of e-bay. I guess that it would be wise to figure the price of a CLA to be included when purchasing a lens.

**John Kasaian** · 5-Aug-2012, 10:55

Talk to Jim at Midwest Photo---tell him what you're after and what your budget is.
I bought my 14" Commercial Ektar from him years ago. Any of the G Clarons, from 240mm on up will work nicely on an 8x10

**Jim Galli** · 6-Aug-2012, 06:52

I have a very very ugly Turner Reich Convertible lens in an Ilex #4 shutter. The shutter is running great and the lens is respectably sharp though scary ugly. Probably get you off and running. Cheap at $225 bucks shipped.

BTW your PM box is full. People may be standing in line trying to give away 8X10 lenses for free and can't PM ya.

**Fotoguy20d** · 6-Aug-2012, 09:22

Originally Posted by Bill, 70's military B&W

Thanks, I'm still looking for a lens, they do not come up all that often. Kinda scared of e-bay. I guess that it would be wise to figure the price of a CLA to be included when purchasing a lens.

Im getting away from 8x10 (hopefully just for a while) but I'm not sure yet which lenses to keep. I have a Symmar 240/420 I don't use. I think the IC is 320 so it should cover 8x10. I have a 14" CE in Ilex just back from Carol Miller. A 12" velostigmat (that one does need a CLA). Probably a couple of others. PM me if you're interested.

Dan