Darryl Peroni
25-Sep-2006, 06:57
Hi all,
Does anyone know if a Schneider 300mm/5.6 symmar-s lens is compatible with a Linhof Master Technika V camera?
Firstly, will it fit inside the camera? I recently tried to fit a Nikkor-W 300/5.6 (there was one for sale in my local camera shop so I just had to try it ... you know how it is ...;) ) ... anyway, the lens was able to fit into the body but the bulk of the lens prevented me from raising the lens board high enough to get the two retaining clips underneath the lens board to lock it in place ... I suppose that you could always file the slots on the lensboard a bit more to allow you to do this.
Other questions - if it does fit, can you focus with it? Is there enough bellows extention in the Linhof to get the image sharp?
I know its a big lens for a field camera but I might be able to get one ... love to try it out beforehand but unfortunately I can't at this stage so any info would be great.
Many thanks for your help.
ps: if anyone has this particular lens - any feedback?
Does anyone know if a Schneider 300mm/5.6 symmar-s lens is compatible with a Linhof Master Technika V camera?
Firstly, will it fit inside the camera? I recently tried to fit a Nikkor-W 300/5.6 (there was one for sale in my local camera shop so I just had to try it ... you know how it is ...;) ) ... anyway, the lens was able to fit into the body but the bulk of the lens prevented me from raising the lens board high enough to get the two retaining clips underneath the lens board to lock it in place ... I suppose that you could always file the slots on the lensboard a bit more to allow you to do this.
Other questions - if it does fit, can you focus with it? Is there enough bellows extention in the Linhof to get the image sharp?
I know its a big lens for a field camera but I might be able to get one ... love to try it out beforehand but unfortunately I can't at this stage so any info would be great.
Many thanks for your help.
ps: if anyone has this particular lens - any feedback?