Good 210 for 4x5??

[Christianganko]

New to LF

I am sure its been discussed so please feel free to point me in the right direction.

Looking to get a 210

I see a wide variety and not sure if the difference is noticeable ?

Theres a fujinon W, a symmar, a Kreuznach TECHNIKA, so many choices it gets mind dumbing.

Should i avoid older lenses? Besides the possibility of wear etc?

Any and all help greatly appreciated as I have a smallish 250 budget.

Thank you

[Peter De Smidt]

I would get any multicoated 210 in good condition from any of the major manufacturers. Personally, I have a Fuji.

When you say: "Kreuznach TECHNIKA" I expect that means a Linhof select Schneider Symmar.

[Christianganko]

I would get any multicoated 210 in good condition from any of the major manufacturers. Personally, I have a Fuji.

When you say: "Kreuznach TECHNIKA" I expect that means a Linhof select Schneider Symmar.

I am not sure. Wouldnt know myself. If so would they still be good lenses?

[Peter De Smidt]

I am not sure. Wouldnt know myself. If so would they still be good lenses?

Yes.

[William Whitaker]

I would get any multicoated 210 in good condition from any of the major manufacturers.

+1.
Personally mine was a Nikkor W. It was wonderful.

[GRAYnomad]

I have a Schneider Symmar-S, works a treat but so would any of the main contenders I think.

[lassethomas]

I can vouch for the Schneider G-Claron 210 f/9. Very sharp and perhaps the best option if weight and size is a priority.
Only single coated though but I've never had any problems with flares.
Also covers 8x10 from what I've heard

[Ben Calwell]

I have a Caltar 210 f6.8 (I think it's a re-branded Rodenstock) that does a great job. It's light and small. You can find good ones on the used market.

[neil poulsen]

I have a Caltar 210 f6.8 (I think it's a re-branded Rodenstock) that does a great job. It's light and small. You can find good ones on the used market.

Is this a Tessar? I think that the Nikon 200 M is a Tessar; not sure about the Fujinon L.

If your interested in camera movements, I would not get a Tessar and would look torwards the Plasmats. The W lenses by the four primary manufacturers are all Plasmats.

With 72 degree coverage, the Computar sounds like an interesting lens.

The G-Claron is optimized for closer work, but when stopped down, is good at long distances.

[Christianganko]

Just checking out the technika.

Looks pretty worn both elements

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