cobalt
6-Jan-2009, 08:08
Hello.
I'm trying to get my hands on a Speed Graphic with a working rangefinder calibrated to work with a 127 or 135 lens. I found one, with an Optar. The salesman recommended I look for a better one, i.e. a Crown with a Xenar. Thing is, I want a Speed, because I will use the focal plane shutter from time to time. Second, the bi-post strobe sync is not much of an issue, as I prefer using hot lights to strobes. So, the question:
I used to have a 240mm tele Xenar that was, in some instances, too contrasty for my tastes. And I did recently pick up a 152mm Ektar, as I prefer it to the 162mm Optar I already owned.
How much better than the Optar is the Xenar?
I'm trying to get my hands on a Speed Graphic with a working rangefinder calibrated to work with a 127 or 135 lens. I found one, with an Optar. The salesman recommended I look for a better one, i.e. a Crown with a Xenar. Thing is, I want a Speed, because I will use the focal plane shutter from time to time. Second, the bi-post strobe sync is not much of an issue, as I prefer using hot lights to strobes. So, the question:
I used to have a 240mm tele Xenar that was, in some instances, too contrasty for my tastes. And I did recently pick up a 152mm Ektar, as I prefer it to the 162mm Optar I already owned.
How much better than the Optar is the Xenar?