Lens suggestions that cover 5x12

[Jeff Bannow]

I'm getting into 5"x12", and am looking for lenses that will cover the format. Any reasonably priced gems out there? In shutter would be preferred, but I can deal with barrel lenses if needed. Modest movements would of course be nice.

I am looking for something wide, and also something standardish (maybe a G-Claron 305mm?).

Any suggestions?

- Jeff

[Dave Wooten]

Nikor m 300 mm will cover nicely with movements, tiny lens very sharp, and available.

[vinny]

Anything that covers 8x10 should do. The 305 would be a good choice. I have a 240mm symmar-s for sale if you're interested in that length.
vinny

[Jim Galli]

You'd be hard pressed to find a more perfect lens for the format than this one (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=40333) ;) Vinny's right of course, anything that will cover 8X10 would serve you well.

[Jeff Bannow]

Jim, that one sure is a beaut!

Anyone have recommendations on the wide angle side of things? Something around a 150mm maybe?

[Jim Galli]

Jim, that one sure is a beaut!

Anyone have recommendations on the wide angle side of things? Something around a 150mm maybe?


150 Symmar XL if $ is no object. O/wise look for a Wollensak f12.5 6 1/4 inch 8X10 Wide Angle. The late coated one in the Rapax shutter is best. Another possible one if you get lucky and spot one is the Bausch Lomb Protar Series V 183mm. Very late version in the little Kodak shutter is superb. 165mm f8 Wide Angle Dagor works. And of course the wonderful 162mm f6.5 Cooke Series VIIb is a gorgeous lens if you can find one. They rarely occur in shutters though.

[wfwhitaker]

Take a look at what Colin Graham on this forum has been using for 5x12. His web page gives some tech details.

[John Kasaian]

14" Commercial Ektar and 10" WF Ektar. 12" Dagor :)

[Diane Maher]

Wide angle? Well, I have been using a 7 in. Goerz Dagor Series III, No. 2 with success on this format.

[Jeff Bannow]

Lots of great suggestions here everyone. Thanks for the info - I can't wait to start shooting in 5x12.

[Scott Davis]

Another lens that covers is the Apo-Germinar 240 f9. I don't know how easy it will be to shake one loose, or at what price, but if you can find one, grab it.