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Gary Tarbert
12-Oct-2007, 04:51
Hi all , recently started a post called "lens that surprise"with a BTW about a 300 fujinon compact well the question now is any comments about this lens 300f8.5
would be appriciated .And the BTW is that i have that much confidence in the little Fujinon 150 that i mentioned that i have started working a print for 30"x40"production.cheers Gary

Don Hutton
12-Oct-2007, 06:53
Tiny, very sharp, loads of coverage on 8x10, cheap... Doesn't really get much better than that, does it? A lot of folks compare it to the Nikkor 300mm M - the Fuji has a lot more coverage and seems it's equal in every other way.

Dave Wooten
12-Oct-2007, 07:19
Tiny, very sharp, loads of coverage on 8x10, cheap... Doesn't really get much better than that, does it? A lot of folks compare it to the Nikkor 300mm M - the Fuji has a lot more coverage and seems it's equal in every other way.

My nikor 300 M covers 7 x 17...I was doubious but at Fred Newman's suggestion I purchased one and it covers nicely! If the Fugi covers more, it would be an incredible little lens...I also use the fugi 450 C and the fugi 600 C.

Rick Moore
12-Oct-2007, 07:32
I use the Fuji 300C, 450C, and 600C lenses for 8x10. All are outstanding performers, sharp, light, and with excellent coverage.

Don Hutton
12-Oct-2007, 08:02
My nikor 300 M covers 7 x 17...I was doubious but at Fred Newman's suggestion I purchased one and it covers nicely! If the Fugi covers more, it would be an incredible little lens...I also use the fugi 450 C and the fugi 600 C.
The one I owned covered 8x10 with about an inch of movement before the aperture started to vignette at f22 - and only slightly better at f32... Like Rick, I use the 300, 450 and 600 Fujis on 8x10 and their performance/price/weight is simply unbeatable.

David Karp
12-Oct-2007, 11:01
From prior posts it appears that the specs for the lenses indicate that the Fuji has greater coverage, but in reality (at least for those making contacts) the Nikkor M has more coverage. Also remember that Nikon gave specs at f/16, while Fuji specs are at f/22.

Rob Vinnedge
12-Oct-2007, 11:59
I own the Fuji 300C and agree that it is an outstanding lens for contrast, sharpness, coverage, and weight. Do the 450C and the 600C have the same qualities?

David Karp
12-Oct-2007, 12:02
I have the 450C and have used it on 4x5 and whole plate, and a bit of 8x10. It is tiny, sharp, and has plenty of movements for me. I have used it far more for 4x5 than I expected.

Don Hutton
12-Oct-2007, 12:12
From prior posts it appears that the specs for the lenses indicate that the Fuji has greater coverage, but in reality (at least for those making contacts) the Nikkor M has more coverage. Also remember that Nikon gave specs at f/16, while Fuji specs are at f/22.David

Both the Nikkor 300mm Ms I have owned had image circles of around 340mm - no greater. There appear to be some examples around which had a greater image circle. The 300 Fujinon C I now own has a considerably larger image circle than both the Nikkors. OTOH, the 450mm Nikkor Ms I have owned have all had very large image circles (plenty for 12x20).

David Karp
12-Oct-2007, 12:38
Don,

I defer to your experience. I am just reporting back what I have read in past posts on the forum.

smitleym
22-Oct-2007, 14:32
Great lens will hold up to 30x40 enlargements from 4x5 easily if used correctly. Sharp. I own it.

Gary Tarbert
22-Oct-2007, 19:50
Thanks guys ,have on backorder at Badgers a lens that small that covers 8x10 and is sharp too!! what more could you want? f6.3 maybe:) .cheers Gary

Robert Skeoch
26-Oct-2007, 16:17
The 300C is just a great lens. I also use the 450C which I find just as sharp but I like the length more. I like the Fujinon's so much I sold my g-claron to replace it with a 240A and I also hope to get the 600C to round out my kit one day.
The only problem with the lenses is they're hard to get out of Fuji. I'm the dealer for them in Canada and the lenses come out of Japan in drips.
-Rob
www.bigcameraworkshops.com

Gary Tarbert
28-Oct-2007, 02:20
Hi I agree about the 450 length i have a 450 Nikkor have also considered the 240A as areplacement for my 240 symmar S much lighter and and stops down 2 stops more but on a deardorff 8x10 not sure about focusing at f9.cheers Gary

Kevin Klazek
28-Oct-2007, 06:32
I have a Dorff 8x10 and picked up a Fuji 240A recently. This is a great little (copal 0) lens and highly recommended. Results are sharp and contrasty. I use a Satin Snow gg on the Dorff and the f9 is not too bad for focusing. I would not call it bright, but it is very manageable, at least for me. Mileage will vary of course depending on your eyesight.