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    Question Coverage of wide lenses

    I was looking for a wide lens (75-90-110) to use on my 4x5 camera, with more generous coverage. Are there any 8x10 lenses at such short focal lengths? What about wa lenses for the 5x7?
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    Re: Coverage of wide lenses

    The Super-Angulon XL lenses are all very generous in coverage for both 4x5 and 5x7

    The widest generally available lens for 8x10 is the Nikon 150/8. There are some others like the Hypergon which is something like an 80 but it is a very rare lens indeed.

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    Re: Coverage of wide lenses

    The 72mm SAXL from Schneider is generally considered the widest 5x7" lens.

    For 8x10, many use the Nikkor 120mm, Rodenstock Grandagon 115mm and/or the Schneider 110mm SSXL.

    There is a recent thread about wide angle lenses.
    Lachlan.

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    Re: Coverage of wide lenses

    Thanks Lachlan. I think I found the thread you mention, but its not exactly what I am asking about.
    However, Schneider SA 72 XL may fit the bill...

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    Re: Coverage of wide lenses

    Quote Originally Posted by mikeber View Post
    Thanks Lachlan. I think I found the thread you mention, but its not exactly what I am asking about.
    However, Schneider SA 72 XL may fit the bill...
    It'll be 'king wide on 5x7!! Research the need for the CF with this lens, particularly with 'chromes.
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    Re: Coverage of wide lenses

    My 120/8 fujinon works quite well on 8x10, with some movements. I don't shoot chromes but I haven't ever noticed significant falloff in my negatives.
    Last edited by erie patsellis; 11-Apr-2014 at 16:50. Reason: Correct auto-correct....grrrrrr

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