Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
Rodenstock Apo-Sironar/Apo-Sironar-W
Schneider Super-Symmar HM
Schneider Super-Symmar XL
The Apo-Sironar(-W) and the SS-HM have specified image circles of around 350mm at f/22 and infinity focus, which allows reasonable room for movement on 8x10. Of these, the Rodenstocks are smaller and lighter than the Schneider.
The SS-XL has an image circle of 500mm, but is big, very heavy and very pricey.
Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
I looked at the W and S Rodenstocks, but they want over 2 grand for this lens, so thats out. N versions don't cover.
Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
Image circles specified for the Rodenstock 210s:
(Apo-)Sironar-N: 301 mm
Apo-Sironar-S: 316 mm
Apo-Sironar(-W): 352 mm
Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
Schneider lenses are even higher in price. Doesnt look like you can beat the Fuji from what I see so far. You can pick one up for $200.
Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
Computar 210 f/9 is probably the best lens for 8x10 before things get spendy, i.e., a 210XL or Grandagon 200. Still available in shutter for under $1K.
It has a ~440mm image circle and is very sharp and contrasty. And it can be used as a convertible 370mm lens by removing the front element.
I used the Fuji 210 on 8x10 for a while, and although it's a fine lens, it's a much better lens for 4x5/5x7. I found it was softer on 8x10.
I also had the Apo-Sironar W, but I'd always run out of room pretty quickly.
Yes, I'm selling one.
Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
Schneider 210 Angulon is another option.
Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
I've owned the 210mm Computar f9 lens, and had a chance to do some testing with it. Note that one really has to stop the lens down to get anything close to 440mm.
I finally decided that, if ever I need a 210mm focal length on 8x10, I'll use a 105mm SW (Fujinon) on 4x5. So, my widest lens on 8x10 is a 250mm f6.7 Fujinon, which has a quoted image circle at f22 of 398mm. It offers decent movement for 8x10. I sold the f9 Computar.
Re: 210mm F5.6 Lens For 8x10
The best option, IMHO, in terms of price and image quality, as well as backpack-ability, is the old (dagor design) Schneider G-Claron 210/9. No it's not f5.6, but it's a better lens, and often cheaper.