Percy
26-Nov-2005, 10:26
Hi.
Anybody know about this lens?
I recently purchased an incredibly clean, precise working version of this lens for use
on a Crown Graphic, hoping it would also do double duty on a 5x7 (ancient B/J with relatively
short bellows).
I was elated to find that my first image made with this lens, a relatively close (4 ft or so)
still life, covered the 5x7 film without even a hint of vinetting (did I spell that right...?).
Anywho, today I developed a negative made yesterday, of an old, spooky looking house. I was
quite pleased with the contrast, clarity and sharpness of the lens. I was also amazed to see a
circle cutting into the 5x7 frame.
What gives? I notice the bellows draw is very short for infinity focus (about 6-7"). The house
I shot yesterday was about 100 yards distant. Does this have anything to do with anything?
I am perplexed. I just shot a self portrait (quite close) and found no problem. As with the image of the house,
I shot the portrait at f/22.
(heavy sigh)
I can return the lens, but it seems a pity to do so, it has a different character from that of the
300mm Fujinon W I've been using. The build quality is stunning. In short: I like the little thing
and am perhaps looking for a good reason to keep it, as it is quite portable with my old B and J
5x7 wood field camera. Hope this makes sense. Any help would be appreciated.
Anybody know about this lens?
I recently purchased an incredibly clean, precise working version of this lens for use
on a Crown Graphic, hoping it would also do double duty on a 5x7 (ancient B/J with relatively
short bellows).
I was elated to find that my first image made with this lens, a relatively close (4 ft or so)
still life, covered the 5x7 film without even a hint of vinetting (did I spell that right...?).
Anywho, today I developed a negative made yesterday, of an old, spooky looking house. I was
quite pleased with the contrast, clarity and sharpness of the lens. I was also amazed to see a
circle cutting into the 5x7 frame.
What gives? I notice the bellows draw is very short for infinity focus (about 6-7"). The house
I shot yesterday was about 100 yards distant. Does this have anything to do with anything?
I am perplexed. I just shot a self portrait (quite close) and found no problem. As with the image of the house,
I shot the portrait at f/22.
(heavy sigh)
I can return the lens, but it seems a pity to do so, it has a different character from that of the
300mm Fujinon W I've been using. The build quality is stunning. In short: I like the little thing
and am perhaps looking for a good reason to keep it, as it is quite portable with my old B and J
5x7 wood field camera. Hope this makes sense. Any help would be appreciated.