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?
Thanks
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?
Thanks
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.
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.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -- Wayne Gretzky
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...
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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