Harris3920
10-Apr-2010, 12:09
Hi everyone:)
I'm a newjack to this LF thing and I need some advice. I'm taking my graflex 4x5 rail camera out west with me and I need a serviceable 150mm to get the ball rolling and take some B+W and color shots. I would be using this lens predominantly for landscapes, portraits and possibly natural light still life shots. There is an Rodenstock Apo-Ronar 150mm f/9 Large Format Lens on E-Bay, starting bid is $89. I just got out bid on a Caltar-II N 150mm f/5.6 Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N (winning bid was $256). My question is are these good startup lenses for a beginner? My second question is how much should I pay for a used lens of this caliber?
I would really appreciate any help or advice because I am not satisfied with the landscape shots I get with my digital camera.
I'm a newjack to this LF thing and I need some advice. I'm taking my graflex 4x5 rail camera out west with me and I need a serviceable 150mm to get the ball rolling and take some B+W and color shots. I would be using this lens predominantly for landscapes, portraits and possibly natural light still life shots. There is an Rodenstock Apo-Ronar 150mm f/9 Large Format Lens on E-Bay, starting bid is $89. I just got out bid on a Caltar-II N 150mm f/5.6 Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N (winning bid was $256). My question is are these good startup lenses for a beginner? My second question is how much should I pay for a used lens of this caliber?
I would really appreciate any help or advice because I am not satisfied with the landscape shots I get with my digital camera.