Francis K
9-Jul-2005, 13:03
I am hoping someone on the forum can help with some knowledge or experience about a lens. I want to add a moderate wide to my normal 150mm lens. Looking for something for outdoor and field use. I have thought about these lenses as possible choices.
Fuji 105/5.6
Nikon 90/8
Rodenstock/Caltar 90/6.8
Schneider XL 110/5.6
Fuji 125/5.6 CMW
My reading here has convinced me that the Schneider 110 XL is probably the best choice but the $1500 pricetag gives me pause. I tried a Super Angulon 90/8 and found it really dim, so I would like to get something faster than an f/8 lens. Most 90's get too big on the front element as they get faster so I have ruled them out. The 125 may not be as wide as I would like for a wide. What I want is a decent wide lens that is 5.6 or brighter.
The Fuji 105/5.6 CMW looks pretty nice based on specs. It is brighter than the Nikon and less than half the cost of the Schneider, it also takes 67mm filters. In other words it looks like a good compromise in size, brightness and cost. Image circle lists at only 174 but I use tilt more than rise, so I might be able to live with that. Only problem is I can find no references to this lens in the forum. Even Kerry Thalmann's site only mentions it in passing. Does anyone have shooting experience with this lens? Can you comment on sharpness, contrast, and color?
I know the Schneider is THE lens in this range but I could buy the Fuji and a Nikon 300/9 M and have money in my pocketbook for the cost of the 110 XL.
Cheerio!
Fuji 105/5.6
Nikon 90/8
Rodenstock/Caltar 90/6.8
Schneider XL 110/5.6
Fuji 125/5.6 CMW
My reading here has convinced me that the Schneider 110 XL is probably the best choice but the $1500 pricetag gives me pause. I tried a Super Angulon 90/8 and found it really dim, so I would like to get something faster than an f/8 lens. Most 90's get too big on the front element as they get faster so I have ruled them out. The 125 may not be as wide as I would like for a wide. What I want is a decent wide lens that is 5.6 or brighter.
The Fuji 105/5.6 CMW looks pretty nice based on specs. It is brighter than the Nikon and less than half the cost of the Schneider, it also takes 67mm filters. In other words it looks like a good compromise in size, brightness and cost. Image circle lists at only 174 but I use tilt more than rise, so I might be able to live with that. Only problem is I can find no references to this lens in the forum. Even Kerry Thalmann's site only mentions it in passing. Does anyone have shooting experience with this lens? Can you comment on sharpness, contrast, and color?
I know the Schneider is THE lens in this range but I could buy the Fuji and a Nikon 300/9 M and have money in my pocketbook for the cost of the 110 XL.
Cheerio!