8x10 newbie WA help- 150/9 computar

[surfotog]

About to take the plunge on an 8x10 camera and want a WIDE lens. Found a reasonably priced 150/9 Computar. From the little info I've found, it covers 8x10.
Would appreciate input from anyone with experience with this lens, regarding coverage, sharpness and suitable shutters. Thanks.

[Jason Greenberg Motamedi]

The 150/9 Computar, or at least the one I owned, did not cover 8x10. It vignetted about 1/4" from the corners. It should fit directly into a no. 1 copal or compur shutter.

[ic-racer]

If it only cuts off 1/4" at the corners thats not too bad for an inexpensive superwide. I frequently use a 125mm that cuts off about the same. Cropping one-quarter of an inch from an 8x10 negative still leaves an image with a huge angle of view.

[Nathan Potter]

Icy racer, 1/4 inch at corners is not too bad, but for me the coverage would be too limiting for the occasional required shifts or front swings and tilts.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.

[Jason Greenberg Motamedi]

There are other alternatives which would be more appropriate.

Wolly made a 159mm f12.5 as well as a slightly faster version, which will completely cover 8x10. Schneider's 165mm f6.8 Angulon should also cover, or at least the earlier uncoated versions did. A 6 1/2" WA Dagor will cover, but are relatively expensive. A more expensive and significantly larger single-coated 165mm f8 Super Angulon will cover with lots of movement, and if you are patient I bet you can get a decent one for under $500. An 8x10 B&J or Zeiss Protar V should have tons of movement, and comes in about 180mm or so. I have seen these in barrel for less than $200.