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I don't know if you are still active on this thread since you made this post in 2010. I recently was lucky enough to acquire a Fujinon-A 1200mm. The literature is incorrect about it taking a 102mm...

I am going to be retiring from work soon. I will be buying a 20X24 ULF camera as a retirement gift to myself. I plan to use this Fujininon-A 1200mm with that. I like outdoor scenic photography. ...

At this point I am still shooting 8X10. I will be getting a 20x24 ULF view camera fairly soon. My next big project. The Fujinon A 1200mm is for that camera.

The lens accepts a 95mm X1 filter thread size. That is a much more common filter size than 102mm, so overall I am appreciative of the change. I just wish I had not purchased the 102mm filters in...

Good things come to those that wait. I never thought I would be able to find this lens. I kind of jumped the gun buying filters for it based on the Fujinon literature, which says it takes a 102mm...

I actually just managed to purchase a Fujinon-A 600mm from a vendor in Japan earlier this year. I had been looking at it on an auction site for years. I bothered him from time to time with...

I take it you are referring to a girl.

I have been looking for the Fujinon-A 1200mm for a while. I don't think I will ever find it.

Yes. I have seen that photo several places. It is from the Fujinon display in Tokyo. I wonder how many they made? If they only made 3, then I guess I can give up ever owning one.

Why do you have 3 of the Fujinon - A 600mm? I own one and it was hard enough to find.

thank you for the information. That is very helpful.

Hello everyone. I am in possession of a Schneider 47.5 inch Artar lens. I also have a Schneider 35 inch Artar. Does anyone know the image circle size of these lenses? Any literature would be...

Hello, I read this thread thoroughly. Excellent input. I have a XXL 1100mm. I hope to get the 550mm one also, but it is not currently available.

Hello. Your lens does indeed cover 11x14 with quite a bit of room to spare. I recently purchased a Fujinon - C 600mm. A much lighter lens. If you like I can trade you my lens for your terribly...

Can any of you recommend a good person for doing a CLA of large format lenses like this one?

Thank you for your response. I did finally get that lens from Sammy's Camera. Less than half the price of the hits I saw on eBay and no shipping or tax. And since it was not coming from abroad no...

Thank you. Where would I find such a technician? I am thinking my residence in Jackson, MS might be difficult. I travel to Houston, TX fairly often. Probably there. Camera repair shop?

I...

I just purchased a Nikon Nikkor W 240mm f/5.6 with Copal #3. Paid less than $400 including tax and shipping and the lens looks fantastic, so I think I got a good deal. However, the shutter seems...

Good inputs. Thank you everyone. So it sounds like there are no dedicated macro lenses like in the smaller formats. Bernice, that bellows extension is impressive. Lighting/metering is a whole...

Thank you. Great photos.

I would like to learn how to do macrophotography with my 8X10. I realize that close focus may take my bellows beyond its normal travel range. I would like to be able to use my standard lens (CALTAR...

OK. Thanks everyone for the input. It sounds like anything longer than a standard lens is not good for 8X10. I had someone knowledgeable about LF tell me that there is a practical limit to the...

Does anyone have experience with Schneider APO-Tele Xenar HM 800 f/12? Looks like a nice telephoto for 8X10, but it is quite expensive. About 14K. Not anytime soon, but I would like to learn more...

Thank you John. That was my thinking exactly. And I did go for it and bought an 8X10 camera. I am eager to start shooting with it. Small problem though. I live in Jackson Mississippi right now. ...

I read that the Toyo View 810 G is sturdy, but I have nothing to compare it to. Do you think that body will be adequate to support the 165 SA? My standard lens (Caltar II N 360 mm) is even heavier....

I went ahead and bought the 165 SA. There doesn't seem to be many out there and I thought I might miss it. I got it for US$1300. I also got an 8X10 view (Toyo 810 G). So I think that will resolve...

I got a Toyo View 810 G. I need to get film holders. I already have a Bogen Tripod that I think will do the trick. For now I am thinking of scanning my negatives rather than enlarging. It will be...

Yes. It is expensive and heavy. I went for it. Maybe a mistake. I got the lens for $1300 used (obviously).

I need to make it clear what I was responding to. In the Opening Post they pointed out that a 240mm covers 8x10, but that his 180mm doesn't. I don't believe that person was accounting for the...

I am not an expert with LF, but I can answer from my engineering background. It is one thing to have a lens of a relatively short focal length to cover a small LF (i.e, 4X5). To have that same lens...

OK Everyone. For now I have settled on two lenses.
1) Caltar II-N 360mm MC F6.8 (a rebranded Rodenstock lens)
2) Schneider Super Angulon 165mm F8.
I think this will get me started on either...

Yes. That is good advice. Fortunately there are many more 2nd hand 4X5 systems available. Very reasonable prices too.

For the standard lens I bought a Caltar II-N 360mm MC F6.8 I found on eBay. It is a rebranded Rodenstock lens. A very large heavy lens. It weighs nearly 4 lbs. It sure is a thing of beauty...

Thank you for the example. Those lenses are very interesting. How is the performance with those compared to modern ones? Obviously there are no multicoatings. Are you happy with them overall?

Hello Greg, thank you for your response. I have been looking at 8X10 enlargers. I doubt I would ever have a place big enough for them. Although if I also go with 4X5 I think there are plenty of...

Thank you. I see your point. Perhaps it is better to start with a 4X5, but if I am going invest in lenses I would like to seek lenses that will cover the 8X10 format. Yes, a 360 mm lens is...

I am thinking mostly outdoor scenic views. Ansel Adams type of subject matter. I think I will use mostly the standard (360mm) and wide angle. So I am searching for a good wide angle for 8X10. Why...

I have a 360 mm, which is standard for 8X10. I would like a nice wide angle. I am thinking something under 200 mm. Not many choices that I can find with the right coverage for 8X10.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions

Thank you. The table helped. I will try the search query also.