Macro lens for 8x10

[felix5616]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Don't overlook the Nikkor 210mm F5.6 AM. I recall one on Ebay recently.

[Mark Sawyer]

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]

Thanks