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rjschell
25-Dec-2015, 12:44
I'm using the 'default' 6.8 90mm Angulon. I' like to use a 100mm 6.3 Wide Field Ektar, but the flange to film distance is too long.

David Karp
25-Dec-2015, 14:44
90mm f/6.8 Wollensak Raptar.

Tin Can
25-Dec-2015, 17:16
90mm f/6.8 Wollensak Raptar.

Ditto

Whir-Click
25-Dec-2015, 17:30
Do graphex/rapax shutters of the Raptar/Optar 90 6.8 lenses require any adapters to mount on the travelwide?

David Karp
25-Dec-2015, 20:50
No. At least it does not require an adapter on mine. The shoulder on the mounting nut is big enough to cover the hole. As long as you are careful.

Drew Bedo
26-Dec-2015, 05:53
I am guessing that the 100mm Ektar will focus at infinity if the helical mount is extended; that should be 10mm or most of the way out. Ny guess (again just a supposition) is that there will still be some ability to focus a little closer.

Has anyone actually mounted a longer focus lens ?

rjschell
26-Dec-2015, 07:41
[QUOTE=Drew Bedo;1297162]I am guessing that the 100mm Ektar will focus at infinity if the helical mount is extended; that should be 10mm or most of the way out. Ny guess (again just a supposition) is that there will still be some ability to focus a little QUOTE]
You are right about the 10mm increase. It would require a back spacer. Any DIYers out there?

Drew Bedo
26-Dec-2015, 16:24
There is another thread on the TravelWide that deals with these questions. Check out: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?125258-Using-and-Modifying-the-Travelwide-4x5-camera

rfesk
1-Jan-2016, 19:36
90/6.8 Angulon with late Compur shutter. I too thought about using a 100/6.3 Kodak Wide Field lens.