Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

[Weihan]

Would the 90/6.8 "CLASSIC" SA work, or is that too big too?

[Ben Syverson]

Would the 90/6.8 "CLASSIC" SA work, or is that too big too?

I believe the 6.8 Super Angulon will work. It hasn't been tested, but the data say it should fit and focus. Looks like a great lens!

[welly]

How ANNOYING! that the new TavelWide will NOT work with the 90/5.6!!!!! That's the only 90mm I have and I have no intention of getting another. Why did they make this decision?

Then I guess you'll have to do without this camera. Hard luck.

[dave_whatever]

As someone with a 90/5.6 I can't imagine wanting to stick it on a travelwide. Even if it does physically fit (I suspect it actually would) it would be way too heavy and big, doesn't make any sense. If you're in the situation where ints hour only 90mm then you've got plenty of tme to save up and buy an angulon or 90/8.

As regards to the modern 90/6.8 super angulon "classic" this is also a huge heavy lens, so the comments above would also apply.

[sweat100]

Would like to ask about the FFD. In earlier postings, it is mentioned that the helicoid travel flange distance is 89.5mm to 109mm. For example if I use the Super Angulon f8 (Copal 0) lens with a FFD of 98.8mm. The data is taken from http://www.ebonycamera.com/articles/lenses.html Does that mean that the lens will focus pass infinity and the usable focusing range is 10.2mm (109-98.8=10.2) ?

[rdenney]

How ANNOYING! that the new TavelWide will NOT work with the 90/5.6!!!!! That's the only 90mm I have and I have no intention of getting another. Why did they make this decision?

Remember that the goal was a low price point, an ultralight camera, lack of movements, and a compact package for traveling. The 90/5.6 is a lens designed to fulfill a different set of requirements. Making it work with that lens might have undermined other requirements.

Also, this camera is not really designed for heavy lenses that are changed frequently. The lens mounting plate appears to be plastic, and the focus helical certainly is. A really heavy lens might require external support, deform the mounting, or bind the helical.

Rick "who puts his 90/5.6 on a monorail view camera" Denney

[Ben Syverson]

Would like to ask about the FFD. In earlier postings, it is mentioned that the helicoid travel flange distance is 89.5mm to 109mm. For example if I use the Super Angulon f8 (Copal 0) lens with a FFD of 98.8mm. The data is taken from http://www.ebonycamera.com/articles/lenses.html Does that mean that the lens will focus pass infinity and the usable focusing range is 10.2mm (109-98.8=10.2) ?

Yes, exactly!

[Corran]

4/5ths of the way there!
Glad to see the stretch goal update! I'm sure that'll help some people decide.

[Tin Can]

I have been checking progress fairly often, like daily.

Last I checked we were at $47K, now we are at 60K!

Notice my use of the possessive, we are all participants in a great historic event.

We WILL prevail. Hurray!

[Simon Liddiard]

Well said Randy!