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felix5616
30-May-2011, 17:27
i am looking for suggestions for a macro lens that covers 8x10 format with movement. I would prefer at least 1:1 magnification
Michael E
30-May-2011, 17:39
Your choices will be limited by the length of your bellows. Basically, any lens is able to reach 1:1, you just need to move it far enough from the film. Long lenses need a whole lot of bellows extension.
Of course, not all lenses are corrected for macro use. You might want to look at process or enlarging lenses. Apo-Ronar, Apo-Germinar, G-Claron, Rodagon, Componon, just to name few choices.
What range of local length are you looking for? What effect are you trying to achieve? Wide angle? Compressed tele view?
Michael
ic-racer
30-May-2011, 18:03
Just about any 150 designed for movements on 4x5 should be suitable unless you are doing flat-field work or want a narrow angle of view.
memorris
30-May-2011, 18:32
For anything really close you need a real macro lens. I use a Rodenstock Apo Macro 120 on 4X5 and 8X10. I can get really close with the 600mm bellows on my 8X10. The lens will work on 8X10 if you are close enough to require a long bellows extension.
pdmoylan
30-May-2011, 19:11
Don't overlook the Nikkor 210mm F5.6 AM. I recall one on Ebay recently.
Mark Sawyer
30-May-2011, 19:46
In the 1:3 to 3:1 range, most 150mm process lenses work very well, and are rather inexpensive. The Konica GRII and Eskofot Ultragon would be excellent choices.
felix5616
31-May-2011, 01:32
Thanks
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