I'm going to support Berenice's stance. Most of the "modern" lenses are going to be so close to one another in performance that seeing any real difference at standard print size/viewing distance is going to be unlikely. Especially with B&W. With significant enlargement, perhaps. However by going with something like a 6.5" anastigmat or a 6" tessar, you are likely to see a difference in image character.
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