There's a 14X17 Versar on Ebay just now. I have no connection with the seller. That would be an 18" f6 Rapid Rectilinear. I would consider it a good choice. A Voigtlaender Euryscop Series IV #6 would be a fine choice also.
Jim,
What lens did you use for your brother's 11x14 head shot? I still remember that picture.
How about a Turner Reich for 11x14...a 12/21/28? One might not have enough bellows for a head and shoulders with the 28" element, but the 21" might just be the ticket. Known to be slightly soft when using only one element, that might be helpful with a portrait. I used the 28" element on a Kodak 2D to photograph a lunar eclipse. On my Zone VI 8x10, the 28" element has my standard on the last teeth of the rails to focus at infinity.
My Chamonix 11x14 might be able handle the 28" element for a head&shoulder, but I think it has only 33.5 inches (850mm) of bellows. I have a 24" Red Dot Artar that probably would work well...maybe a bit on the sharp side, though!
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Thanks Hugo, it was a 22" Voigtlaender Petzval. Still one of my favorites.
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