Henry Stanley
16-Mar-1998, 19:53
Often on this and other sites, people have suggested trying LF ("why bother with MF?"). I have shot 35 and MF for years and now I have three projects requiring 4x5 format and/or a *moderate* amount of architechural perspective control.
I have concluded that I could get my feet wet with a good quality Speed Graphic and a few good lenses, then upgrade to a more modern field or view camera later on. While I have much to learn about this format, I would like to obtain a selec tion of very good lenses that would work well with this camera as well as with t he future camera.
(1) Any comment on this approach? (2) I would be interested in your recommendati ons for 4x5 lenses in the W/A to short-tele area..."sharp lenses at good values. " (I have an Ektar "normal" lens and am aware of its low-contrast shortcomings. Also I have a Super Angelon 90mm f9 (used). Your favorite lens recommendations p lease... (3)As for the future camera (at reasonable cost and portability in mind), what w ould my next-step camera be (field or view, brand, etc.)
As always, thanks for the comments and advice! ---Henry Stanley
I have concluded that I could get my feet wet with a good quality Speed Graphic and a few good lenses, then upgrade to a more modern field or view camera later on. While I have much to learn about this format, I would like to obtain a selec tion of very good lenses that would work well with this camera as well as with t he future camera.
(1) Any comment on this approach? (2) I would be interested in your recommendati ons for 4x5 lenses in the W/A to short-tele area..."sharp lenses at good values. " (I have an Ektar "normal" lens and am aware of its low-contrast shortcomings. Also I have a Super Angelon 90mm f9 (used). Your favorite lens recommendations p lease... (3)As for the future camera (at reasonable cost and portability in mind), what w ould my next-step camera be (field or view, brand, etc.)
As always, thanks for the comments and advice! ---Henry Stanley