If "super light" 8X10 coverage is the goal, then at least consider Protar VII lenses. I have a set of two German-made Zeiss Protar VII cells mounted in an Alphax shutter. The two cells, when used together, give only about a 7 inch focal length (and 5X7 coverage), but the cells used separately give focal lengths of 290 mm and 350 mm, and both easily cover 8X10.. The single cell goes in the rear of the shutter, and I protect the shutter's front with a S.K. Grimes adapter ring that also accepts 52 mm filters. Colored filters can be used to increase contrast if needed--as can increased development. An old Nikon lens hood also screws into the filter. If 8X10 contact prints are the goal, the Protars are more than adequate. If the goal is to enlarge the 8X10 negative to more than 16X20, my guess is that Protars may not be what you want. I only make contact prints from 8X10, but have made acceptable 11X14 prints from 4X5 negatives exposed with the Protar VII cells. The one caveat would be to recommend re-checking the ground glass after stopping down.
Keith
When I want to go ultra-light with 8x10 I take the 270mm G-Claron.
Another option not yet mentioned is the 300mm Rodenstock Geronar.
The image circle of a 305mm G-Claron is 381mm. High as that is for a small lens, it's conservative. G-Clarons are known for their substantial coverage when stopped down.
See . . . https://www.largeformatphotography.i.../LF8x10in.html
By comparison, a 355 G-Claron has a specified image circle of 444mm. But stopped down, it's known to cover 14x17.
Well, Bob ... if you know of a better list ... please give us a link.
I found Kerry's list to be extraordinarily helpful ... I ended up choosing one of his recommendations for my kit a number of years ago ... the Fujinon A 240 and found it to be everything Kerry said it would be. I appreciate all the efforts he made and time it must have taken. His list makes a great starting point and a valuable resource.
From left to right my lens set for 8x10"
Super-Symmar 5,6/110mm 477 gram
Fujinon-A 9/240mm 293 gram
Fujinon-C 12,5/450mm 330 gram
Sironar-N 5,6/300mm 1053 gram
This just for new people as closeup imaging is vastly different with magnification
I have used my 120mm Sironar N for close 8x10 work
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