360mm Tele Arton on a Toyo 45A?

[John Rodriguez]

I want to add a ~360mm telephoto lens, but can't spend a grand on a Nikkor 360mm right now. I'd like to use a Tele-Arton for now until I can upgrade to the Nikkor, but I'm not sure if the front standard of a 45A can handle it (960g with shutter). Anyone tried this combo?

[Peter Gomena]

My Zone VI 4x5 doesn't like my 360mm Tele-Xenar. Just too darned heavy. Too bad, it's a good, sharp lens.

Peter Gomena

[Rick Rycroft]

I have a Toyo 45AII and use a Fuji 400 T and I don't have a problem with the front standard holding it firm.

[John Rodriguez]

Thanks Rick. Next year I'll probably pick up a Fujinon 400 or Nikon 360 tele, but for now I'm trying to see if I can make do with the 360 Tele Arton, which weighs 2/3rds of a pound more then the Fuji.