TAN K H
22-Apr-2000, 01:20
I have to ask this because I have seen too many Componons (not the specialised M nor G series, just plain older chrome Componons) mounted in shutters.
I know that these were probably used for copy work, but I wonder if they perform well as taking lenses AT INFINITY.
Knowing that the Artars, Ronars, Repro Clarons, G Clarons and many many other pr ocess lenses make excellent far-use lenses, I wonder if the Componon (which is a plasmat like the Symmar) would work equally well? I understand that the big Com ponons are corrected for about 10X enlargements?
Someone extremely knowledgeable about optics whom I was discussing this with mad e a very good comment that its quite a wonder why we usually so willingly accept using a macro lens for longer range use in 35mm, but seldom do this in the larg e formats where it'll be more ostensibly more 'forgiving'.
Could folks who have tried this give some insight, and tips? Thanks!
I know that these were probably used for copy work, but I wonder if they perform well as taking lenses AT INFINITY.
Knowing that the Artars, Ronars, Repro Clarons, G Clarons and many many other pr ocess lenses make excellent far-use lenses, I wonder if the Componon (which is a plasmat like the Symmar) would work equally well? I understand that the big Com ponons are corrected for about 10X enlargements?
Someone extremely knowledgeable about optics whom I was discussing this with mad e a very good comment that its quite a wonder why we usually so willingly accept using a macro lens for longer range use in 35mm, but seldom do this in the larg e formats where it'll be more ostensibly more 'forgiving'.
Could folks who have tried this give some insight, and tips? Thanks!