what focal length (noob)

[Donald Miller]

I have found the 90 a virtually unused lens in 4X5 over the twenty five years that I photographed in that format. It is a great focal length lens for architecture or interiors but includes a lot of territory if you are doing landscape for instance.

My all time favorite slightly wide angle is either the 110 or the 120 mm on 4X5.

[IanG]

Donald, that really depends on the type of landscapes your shooting, and where. My 90mm is my second most used lens, after my 150mm but then I rarely shoot wide open landscapes.

I've just been shooting with my 210mm, I rarely use anything longer than a 150mm in fact I've only used my 300mm twice in 20 years, and this was the first time I've used the 210mm outside a studio. The view point and perspective were similar to the examples the OP posted.

Ian

[jimi-the-jive]

try a wollensak raptar, 90mm, they go for about $100-150 i got one in really good nick great for landscapes

[speedtrials]

thanks for all the responses everyone.....I'll try picking up a 210 or 240 and something wider around 100mm. I'm thinking the 150mm is just too middle of the road

cheers

[Skorzen]

I think what really creates the perspective on these shots is that they are taken looking down on the scene. Like someone said I don't get the impression particularly wide lenses were used, it's just the point of view.