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howard s
17-Dec-2001, 07:22
i have been using a 150mm lens for my 4x5 camera and like the length very much. what would be a sharp, corresponding lens for 8x10. any suggestions?

Terry_2293
17-Dec-2001, 08:08
Nikkor M 300 or Schneider G-Claron 305

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Carl Weese
17-Dec-2001, 08:57
The G-Claron (while it works fine at infinity) is also specifically corrected fo r close-up work, making it especially suitable. Bear in mind depth of field will be drastically less with a 300/8x10 vs a 150/4x5.

Ed Buffaloe
17-Dec-2001, 10:14
What about taking an old Dagor and reversing the elements? I have heard of that being done, but have never tried it.

neil poulsen
17-Dec-2001, 11:25
Dagors are symmetric lenses.