So I seemingly ignored everyone's advice on this forum (stick with medium format they told me) and bought a Sinar Norma. The camera comes with a single lens board, but no lenses. I guess all I need is some film backs and lens to start shooting.
But I have no idea where to begin. I tried to do some research over the last couple of nights, but I am completely burnt out with the gear hunt over the last couple of months (enlarging equipment, LF camera and now lenses). My brain just can't seem to filter through the vast amount of information and the multitude of options and permutations to consider in the LF field. I am also surprised by the price of some of the lens offerings as I was under the impression that LF lens can be had for reasonable money.
Anyway, can anyone suggest 2-3 lenses that can be had for reasonable money that I can acquire in the EU (preferably). I would like to mainly shoot environmental portraits and so a suitable focal length range suggestion would be appreciated. Also, why are LF lenses so slow? It will take a very long focal length to achieve a shallow depth of field, if one is need, isn't it? The other relevant consideration is that I don't think I need a super sharp lens. I certainly don't want to pay a huge premium for it Is it possible to put a kit together for £150-200 per lens and get something decent?
Thank you for listening.
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