Nikkor T 360mm f8 for portraits?????

[ndwgolf]

Can anyone recommend a nikkor t 360mm f8 for portraits to use with my Wisner 4x5 technical??
Thanks
Neil

[Huub]

Yes, why not? I don't see much of a problem using one. I regurlarly use a 360mm f5.5 tele-xenar when i want very shallow dof with great results. Just remember to calculate the bellows extension factor.

[pdmoylan]

Some years ago I contacted Nikon about close-up use with this lens 1/5 life size or greater magnification.

Their recommendation was that this lens and all "T" lenses were best used at or near infinity.

They further suggested using "W" or "M" series for the closer magnifications.

I took their suggestion and purchased "W" lenses instead.

PDM

[ndwgolf]

So I got the chance to get a W for 750 and a T for 680.
What should I go for??
Neil

[locutus]

Check your bellows extension covers, i dont know what exact camera you have but if its a wooden field camera it might only be 360~400mm.

With that kind of extension you might run out of extension before you can focus to portrait distances with a non-tele 300-360mm lens.

[Tobias Key]

Check your bellows extension covers, i dont know what exact camera you have but if its a wooden field camera it might only be 360~400mm.

With that kind of extension you might run out of extension before you can focus to portrait distances with a non-tele 300-360mm lens.

+1

[Mark Sampson]

The Wisner will have plenty of bellows extension for focusing. The Nikkor-T 360/8 is a very sharp lens. I'd say buy it and use it. If you like the results, great! If you don't like the results, the lens is still valuable, so you will be able to sell it at small (if any) loss. Go for it!

[EdSawyer]

The T is the better choice, for many reasons, esp. for portraits. I find the bokeh better than the -W type lenses (plasmats), plus the -T series can be converted to 500 or 720mm with different rear elements. Lastly, it's lighter than the plasmats, smaller, and requires less bellows draw. You won't need movements so coverage is a non-issue on 4x5. I have had several 360s at the same time including late model Tele-Xenar, Tele-Arton, and the Fuji 360. The Nikkor was the sharpest and most-contrasty of the bunch, followed closely by the Fuji.



-Ed