Bradey Bunch
16-May-2014, 21:08
Hello there,
I've recently purchased a few lenses and a camera, on top of what I already had. What would you do with it if it was yours?
I started off with a 4x5 Crown Graphic (no rangefinder) and a 152/4.5 ektar.
Then added, in this order:
-Fuji 125mm f5.6 W in copal 0
-SA 90mm f8 in copal 0
-Symmar 210mm f5.6/370mm f12 convertible in synchro compur of unknown size (currently on the board from the ektar), linhof branded
-SA 65mm f8 in a tiny (00?) synchro compur, sinar branded
-Technika iv with 135mm f5.6/235mm f12 in linhof branded snychro compur 0? *and the matching cam*
Well, okay, I went a little overboard on the buying, but the last item wasn't really an intended addition to the list. I just couldn't pass it up... I want to make my gear a little more efficient and simple so I'm thinking of how to pair it down and downsize (or not!).
My options as I see them, factoring in the linhof's relative inability to use the 65mm without extra expense:
1: Use the crown as a light backpacking camera with the 65mm, and 125 fuji.
Sell the ektar.
Use the linhof with the 90mm, 135, and 210. This seems to be my best option so far
2: Put all except the fuji 125 and ektar on small boards and use adapter boards so I can use any lens on any camera (more or less). sell the fuji and ektar.
3: Sell the Crown with the ektar and fuji and use the linhof for everything including backpacking and wide angles, using some sort of focusing device for the 65.
Initially I wanted to remove the rangefinder from the linhof, however after consideration decided to leave it there despite the fact I will not use it. Thus, my decision to use the 135mm as my 'normal' lens, so as to keep the set of camera/cam/lens intact.
I ask this question because I enjoy hearing other peoples opinions, often others see things I am missing.
Thanks, and fire away,
Braden
I've recently purchased a few lenses and a camera, on top of what I already had. What would you do with it if it was yours?
I started off with a 4x5 Crown Graphic (no rangefinder) and a 152/4.5 ektar.
Then added, in this order:
-Fuji 125mm f5.6 W in copal 0
-SA 90mm f8 in copal 0
-Symmar 210mm f5.6/370mm f12 convertible in synchro compur of unknown size (currently on the board from the ektar), linhof branded
-SA 65mm f8 in a tiny (00?) synchro compur, sinar branded
-Technika iv with 135mm f5.6/235mm f12 in linhof branded snychro compur 0? *and the matching cam*
Well, okay, I went a little overboard on the buying, but the last item wasn't really an intended addition to the list. I just couldn't pass it up... I want to make my gear a little more efficient and simple so I'm thinking of how to pair it down and downsize (or not!).
My options as I see them, factoring in the linhof's relative inability to use the 65mm without extra expense:
1: Use the crown as a light backpacking camera with the 65mm, and 125 fuji.
Sell the ektar.
Use the linhof with the 90mm, 135, and 210. This seems to be my best option so far
2: Put all except the fuji 125 and ektar on small boards and use adapter boards so I can use any lens on any camera (more or less). sell the fuji and ektar.
3: Sell the Crown with the ektar and fuji and use the linhof for everything including backpacking and wide angles, using some sort of focusing device for the 65.
Initially I wanted to remove the rangefinder from the linhof, however after consideration decided to leave it there despite the fact I will not use it. Thus, my decision to use the 135mm as my 'normal' lens, so as to keep the set of camera/cam/lens intact.
I ask this question because I enjoy hearing other peoples opinions, often others see things I am missing.
Thanks, and fire away,
Braden