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This one is simply lovely!!! :cool:

Bob, Much thanks.

For lenses that are branded as Linhof, were they always supplied with a serial number from Linhof, or was the Schneider etc. serial numbers used/maintained on the lenses (or were...

Scanning through this entire thread it seems largely limited to serials for Linhof cameras.

I have questions about ages of lenses;

1. Until what years did Linhof apply Linhof branding to...

As advanced amateur, for landscapes I have maintained slide film alongside digital during the past 6 years. Following is my personal experience:

"When will you give up large format and switch...

Does anyone have info on these lenses?

I understand that they are for 6x9. My interest is for use with digital back. Thus any info of sharpness and characater is much appreciated.

They are of...

Hi,

Did you see my Fotoman 617 w/90mm Schneider for sale? http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=71417&highlight=fotoman

It is cheaper than the Fuji and comes with Made...

I think so, not only soft gives character ;)

Looking for what will bring me a perhaps artsy look, perhaps very old lens... to bring what I can grow with and long term enjoy to bring a certain...

Hi,

I am interested in using vintage/antique lens for digital back. Modern large format lenses are sharp. Thus for character sharp to compete with those is not what I seek, but something to give a...

Hi,

Many thanks to above replies. Very helpful.

It is a digital large format lens off from Ebay. Again thanks!

Regards
Anders

Hi,

Is it possible to buy and install a Copal 0 to a lens, or is this something that shall be made by a skillful camera repair shop and should be accurately tested and adjusted?

Much thanks for...

Hi,

Please help me with info on helical focus mounts for Schneider Digitar lenses, are there any? (apart from dedicated lens cone combos from Cambo, Horseman and Alpa which are $$$)

Or can one...

Hi,

I am new to large format (film + digital), but it is simple and enjoyable really... except;

When for first time test shooting my custom made digital panoramic adapter on my Shen-Hao non...

Email reply from Schneider-Kreuznach

Me - "... what are the actual differences on following Schneider lenses in regards to my use. I am seeking a lens that has a suffice high resolving power and...

I should add; my Rodenstock 150mm 5.6 Sironar-N seem plenty sharp (albeit less than digital/digitar, as I assume). Interesting was I had an older Chinese gentleman I hold trust for clean it in...

David/Anyone,

Very interesting reply. Thanks! Which Betterlight scanning back do you use, thus so I can compare resolution of it compared to my Aptus 65?

Frank, 80mm will be about equal to...

Any advise of 4x5 lens for me???

Thanks :)

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Bob,

My apology, in above I referred by "digitar" to also Rodenstock digital large format lenses. My interest is in NON digital large format 75mm lens. Contrary to your assumption of what I want...

@ Larry,

Much thanks for info! You know what I speak of. Which P1? The lens cast calibration adjustment is for the widest of stitched frame, yes? Thanks!


@ Bob,

I have already stated...

Bob, in all respect and in repeat, I do not need or want a digitar lens. Period. I have stated above that per what I experience traditional SHARP large format lenses works just very fine for my...

@ Eric,

As I expected, Rodenstock and Schneider 75mm is better than Nikkor 75mm. The 75mm lenses tested appear to have not been the f/4.5-5.6 versions and which my instinct tells me should be even...

Hi,

Thanks for above replies and let me clarify;

I use it with a Leaf Aptus 65 digital back (28.6MP on a 44x33mm sensor).

My use is for panoramix stitching in one row, up to 118m width. Thus...

Hi,

I have a Nikkor 75mm f/4.5 SW and have now used it for digital and run into problems of diffraction also at around f/11. My Rodenstock 150 Sironar-N f/5.6 is sharper at f/5.6-16. Thus... I...

Hi,

I have a Shen-Hao TFC45-IIB for wide angle use, current only a 75mm lens, but I may later go with one wider e.g. 58mm or maybe 47mm. Perhaps not longer and if so to max 150mm.

With the...

Søren,

In their store in Shanghai, their store is in the "camera/photo" shopping mall at corner on LuBan Lu / Xietu Lu, see map on their site www.shen-hao.com.

Personally I like the TFC45-IIB...

Hi Knut,

I too am new to 4x5 and only one step ahead of you. I have a Shen-Hao TFC45-IIB, a camera for 4x5 wide angle use, and one lens: Nikkor 75mm SW f/4.5. That lens equals 22mm on 35mm terms,...

Hi,

I am new to large format and am current also researching on using it for my Leaf Aptus 65 digital back. My interest is to use my Shen-Hao TFC45-IIB (wide angle 4x5 camera) not only for 4x5...

Much Thanks :) . I shot a 6x7 on Velvia 50 from same outlook. Two different medias, I like both. :p .



Jim, interesting notes! What do you use to connect the Aptus onto your 4x5? The problem...

Hi, I am new to large format (last night I received my Fuji Quickload holder so now my Shen-Hao can take photos!). Else as a hobby I photograph using film 6x7 (Mamiya 7) and digital using a Leaf...

Hi,

I am new to to large format, actually have not yet shot a frame, but have a Shen-Hao TFC-45IIB with Nikkor 75mm now :) , awaiting my quickloads from overseas...

Until a few years back I ...

Tri-X woops... how about Kodak TMX T-Max listed here, any good?? http://www.teamworkphoto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12460

Hi,

Being new to 4x5... This page states indicate that I can use Fuji Quickload film in Kodak Readyload holder... http://www.butzi.net/reviews/readyquick.htm

Any experience on how well that...

I must confess that my memory from when I first demoed the Shen-Hao was false... I now have the TFC45-IIB and the lens board weighs next to nothing :) . I think they are made of aluminum.

Because...

Shen-Hao TFC45-IIB is 1.7kg, or same as Tachihara's lightest...

I like the Shen-Hao TFC45-IIB, and can buy it and accessories at low cost in their store in Shanghai.

Much thanks to all advises...

Vision is individual, if I could have one lens for 4x5 it is a 75mm, I like wides for landscapes :)

I think I found the answer: lensboard made of wood... :o

Anders

Hi,

I am now owner of my very first piece of large format gear, a Nikkor 75mm f/4.5 SW. My plan is to buy a Shen-Hao TFC-45IIB.

Are there lens boards that are lighter weight than others, in...

Greg,

The images I posted before were made with using 'fixed camera' on my ballhead's pano base, stitched using CS3 photo merge on auto. It appears CS3 stitched them per photomerge cylindrical. If...

Frank,

The scale of 4x5 (125mm x 100mm) is not much different from my 44mm x 33mm sensor when using it to stitch 120mm x 44mm as example. Diagonal of 125mm x 100mm is 160mm and of 120mm x 44mm is...

Having played with the Shen-Hao TFC45-IIB in the Shen-Hao shop in Shanghai, I must say I am impressed, it feels sturdy and like a pleasure to work with, although yet... I only played with the camera...

Ben,

If I can modify a sliding adapter, e.g. MerginX to permit along the 120mm width of 4x5(or near it), e.g. by using a file (!) to increase width, then... simply I can go vertical row by row by...