Fujinon C 450mm with the Arca Swiss Classic

[Harley Goldman]

I have an AS 4x5 F-Line Classic with the standard bellows and rail. Can I use the Fujinon C 450mm lens with this setup without buying the long bellows and a rail extension?

[Steve Hoffmann]

The flange focal length for the 450 C is about 425mm. So, measure from your film plane to about 3/4" ahead of the lens board. If you have at least 425mm of distance in that measurement, the 450 C will focus at infinity. If you need closer focusing you'll need commensurately more bellows travel.
Cheers, Steve
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[Ken Lee]

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[Harley Goldman]

Based on previous posts, it appears that the 38mm standard bellows will work with the 450mm lens, but with little room to spare. I wonder if the lens with work with the standard two 15cm telescoping rail sections, without purchasing a longer rail section. I measured per Steve's advice above and it would appear I have enough room, but I would have more confidence if someone had success using the standard setup and that lens.

[evan clarke]

I have this lens and use it on my 8x10 Arca. I have attempted to use it on my 4x5 F-metric with telescoping rail and the standard bellows. There is not enough draw..Evan Clarke