I have one of those 210mm Caltar II-E lenses. It is compact, uses small filters, 49mm I think, and is sharp when stopped down to f/22. It is a multicoated a three element lens. If you could replicate dpn's purchase of a 210mm Fujinon NW, that would be a great deal. Those lenses are excellent. It is a more complex optical design than the aforementioned Caltar. It has a larger image circle too. I have two other focal length Fujinon NW lenses and they are very nice.
Great deal! The shutter is worth more!!Originally Posted by dpn
A 210mm G-Claron is another possibility. I got a perfect condition late-production sample in Copal 1 for the equivalent of ~$210 from a relatively high profile European dealer (i.e. not a bargain basement find). The plus side is that it is quite compact and lightweight compared to the usual f/5.6 Plasmats while still having decent coverage and good sharpness. The minus side is that you'll have less light to focus. Another possible downside is that reading forum threads about using process lenses (optimized for close-up distances) for general purpose photography can give you a fair bit of FUD about it. All I'm saying is that if you see a good deal on a shuttered G-Claron, don't dismiss it lightly.
At the moment with the weak Yen compared to the Pound and Dollar there's a lot of Fujinons at excellent prices from Ebay sellers in Japan. I've been surprised how low the prices are compared to lenses selling in America and Europe.
Ian
The prices are amazing. I picked up a 250mm f/6.7 and a 135mm f/5.6 Fujinon W for very low prices earlier this year.
Just noticed a few 210mm lenses on KEH web site, one for as low as $79.
On Ebay you should be able to find a multicoated 210mm F/5.6 lens in a modern Copal shutter in your budget, no problem. Look for Scbneider, Rodenstock (Sironar N), Nikkor, Fujinon, or Caltar. Let price and condition be your guide because they are all good and similar in quality.
For a while all these lenses were going for right around the $200 mark. Lately, I have seen quite a few go for around $150 or even less. Just be a little patient and you will find what you want.
principiante,
Take a look in the For Sale section of this forum. You may find a lens or two that you can use.
Could you also indicate where you are located?
You didn't indicate what type of photography you will be using the lens for. General use, or?
In this forum, click on LF Home Page - Articles & Reviews
you can find a lot of useful information there.
If you are located in or near a large metropolitan area, may be able to find large format camera equipment at camera shops. Some shops take trade in equipment when photographers are switching to digital cameras. You may be able to find good deal locally.
Good luck with your search.
Jose
Luis,
Thanks for the tip. I have been searching for a shutter for my Dagor 8 1/4" cells. Do you think the cells are a direct drop in?
Jose
Jose, it depends on the Dagor. Why don't you measure your Dagor's cells and barrel? If the front is M40x0.75 and the rear is M36x0.75 and the barrel they're in is 20.0 mm long they should work properly in a #1. If not, not.
That your lens' cells will work in a #1 isn't guaranteed. Goerz American made 8 1/4" Dagors to fit other shutters.
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