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Sugar
4-Dec-2013, 20:12
Thought about getting one
vinny
4-Dec-2013, 20:29
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/529740-DEMO/Nikon_1343_Wide_Angle_75mm_f_4_5.html
No
Bernice Loui
4-Dec-2013, 20:33
The Schneider 72mm XL does..
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/88693-REG/Schneider_02_025587_72mm_f_5_6_Super_Angulon_XL.html


Bernice
Lachlan 717
4-Dec-2013, 21:27
It might illuminate the GG, but it will have both significant drop-off as well as significant softening if it does.
Sugar
6-Dec-2013, 20:32
Well cock.

Time to pony up for the XL I guess.
Corran
6-Dec-2013, 20:37
Why not get a 90mm f/8 from any of the major makers? I think all will cover 5x7 (I know and have used the Nikkor and Schneider) and that is still a very wide lens on 5x7 - and of course 1/3 or less the price of a 72XL too.
Lachlan 717
6-Dec-2013, 22:41
Well cock.

Time to pony up for the XL I guess.

If you're shooting Positives, prepare to pony up for the CF as well. Mind you, once you have the pair, nothing compares!
Sugar
7-Dec-2013, 12:49
I was just thinking that too......doesn't Nikon make a decent 90/8? I dont care about speed it would spend most of its life at f32 and f64

Im on a 135 now and even that is pretty wide on 5x7
Lachlan 717
7-Dec-2013, 12:55
Speed is more about ease of focus. This is particularly true for WA lenses.

You will also encounter fall-off with these lenses, so, depending on your intended film type (and aesthetic), you might still need to consider a CF.
Sugar
8-Dec-2013, 08:16
I did plan on shooting positives at some point, especially when I get a 4x5 back for it so a CF will be necessary, if something is worth shooting that big and going through the hassle of developing then it's worth doing right the first time.

dont mind me, more or less green in the LF world but it's great to be here.