dbla
20-Feb-2011, 11:14
So, after years of shooting my beloved Speed Graphic (with working rear shutter and smooth, if limited movements) I jumped on a Craigslist find of a Linhof Super Technika with a couple lenses and accessories.
What I found that I ended up with was very clean and well taken care of Super Technika IV, as well as a 135mm f/3.5 Linhof Xenotar, as well as a 270mm Linhof Tele-Arton f/5.5... I've done some research about the Xenotar and am pretty stoked about that, but the Arton I don't know much about, and I can't really find much about them online...
So, what've I got here? I don't typically use Tele's but I'm not opposed to the idea, it'd be nice not to have to be up in someone's grill when I'm doing a headshot... But are they typically sharp? Multi-Coated? Good for color and b&w? Are they worth anything?
And a pic, of course.
What I found that I ended up with was very clean and well taken care of Super Technika IV, as well as a 135mm f/3.5 Linhof Xenotar, as well as a 270mm Linhof Tele-Arton f/5.5... I've done some research about the Xenotar and am pretty stoked about that, but the Arton I don't know much about, and I can't really find much about them online...
So, what've I got here? I don't typically use Tele's but I'm not opposed to the idea, it'd be nice not to have to be up in someone's grill when I'm doing a headshot... But are they typically sharp? Multi-Coated? Good for color and b&w? Are they worth anything?
And a pic, of course.