Originally Posted by
Steve Barber
I, mostly, use the large format camera the same as you intend. Unless you think you particularly need the extra rise available with the 90mm f5.6 Schneider Super-Angulon XL, I would suggest the 90mm f4.5 Rodenstock Grandagon-N, instead. It is not so bulky and heavy and has almost as much rise as the Schneider. Whichever you choose, be sure that your camera will be able to accommodate it and will allow full movements without interference.
I should, also, say that, while the 90mm is my second most used lens, the lens used most is the 210mm and, if I were only to get one, that would be the focal length I would start with for what you are wanting to do. You can get a 210mm f5.6 Nikkon Nikkor-W with a late model, black, Copal shutter for not much money, used but in like new condition and I would suggest one of those or something similar, even if you decide you have to have the 90mm now.
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