Did a quick search but not much on this specific question. Beginner to LF, looking to buy a 4x5 set up.
I'm pretty set on getting a chamonix F2, and now am looking for the best portrait lens I can get around the 210mm/240mm range.
What would you say is the best portrait lens I can get <2k?
Money isn't really an issue, but not really looking at 4k for a Cooke PS945 (not 100% sold on the soft defocus look either), or a 210 Lanthar.
I've looked at this summary: https://www.largeformatphotography.i...rtrait-lenses/
Which was helpful, but some lenses like the 210mm Rodenstock Ysarex & 210mm Voigtländer Heliar are harder to find on eBay.
Many of the "best" 210mm / 240mm recommendations (ie above) also seem to come in compound #3 shutters.
Would a compound #3 shutter be too heavy for a chamonix F2? As in some sag in the bellows or something?
I'm probably looking at a 240mm Rodenstock Ronar f9 because they are around $400 on eBay and can find one, but I'd really like one with a greater maximal aperture, maybe 4.5 - 5.6. I know I'll probably miss focus a million times on at f4.5 on 4x5, but for some reason I want to try.
Does anyone have an opinion on the best portrait 4x5 lens, ~2k or less, f/4 - f/5.6 thats currently available for sale, thats already recommended on the summary above, or not mentioned? I know opinions will vary, but I'm asking for your personal one.
Or should I just go for the 240mm ronar f9?
I really don't care about weight either, I just want the best optical quality / bokeh. Maybe a heavier lens and a different 4x5 body than a chamonix would be suited for that.
Thank you!!
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