Perigon 130mm image circle??

[xiaubauu]

Does anyone know what is the image circle of this lens? I found somewhere on this site that it is spec at 370mm?? if that's the case, this lens has a huge image circle! but I heard from someone from this site that it barely covers 8x10 and it has no movement...

Can someone please clarify, I am looking for architectural lens.

[CCHarrison]

I found this post - perhaps it helps:

"Pete Roody20-Mar-2006, 18:37

I have a catalog that shows 5 [Perigon] sizes were available:

9 cm, 11 cm, 13 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm

Respective coverages at small stops are listed as:

13x18, 16x21, 18x24, 21x27, 24x30 (in cm's)

The lens is advertised as having 110 degree coverage. It has 4 elements in 2 cemented pairs. I believe Rodenstock used Lanthanum glass for these lenses. They are single coated.

As for coverage, I find the 13cm tight on 8x10. I don't have a 14cm protar V to compare it to. The 15cm may be a better fit for 8x10 if you want some movement.

Keep us posted on your testing of this lens."

Dan

[Pete Roody]

It covers 8x10 with some (not allot) movement. It is sharp. Similar design to an F18 Protar with a large aperture (12.5) and it is coated. Fits a copal 0. All in all, a great field lens.

[Jan Pedersen]

There's obviously more than one design of the 130mm f12 Perigon, mine does not cover 8x10 and is not coated.
The only way i can use it on 8x10 is by focusing closer than infinity (3 - 5m) and then there's absolutely no movements.
The lens is tack sharp in the center but mushy in the corners.
Nice little lens but not ideal for architectural photography on 8x10

[Pete Roody]

My lens is fine for landscape work. Light and small. I ran out of coverage shooting inside a building. Stopped down it is sharp but I only contact print on 8x10. A better choice for architectural work would be a 150mm Nikon SW or a 165mm Super Angulon.

[Jan Pedersen]

The Nikon 120SW f8 with a 312mm IC covers far better than the Perigon in real life, i have when focused at closer distance used up to 20mm of front rise without darkened corners.
The 150 SSXL although expensive is a very nice lens for Architectural work.