Enjoy the drive !
Enjoy the drive !
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Good choice, be happy with the Repro-Claron. I have never used one, but it should be sharp and neutral, good for most things. The Heliar is also a nice allround lens, especially if you want "3D-pop" or "air" in photos.
Yes, being without an Artar when you need one isn't good for the Arteries.
otto.f - Try doing something different with the lens on your trip, then you will be double rewarded for your decision. Sometimes we rely on our equipment rather than our artistry.
The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Based on the info given, the Schneider will save you a cool 300g. So, if weight is a priority, as stated, it would seem that you answered your own question.
Me, personally, I'd chose a Heliar any day of the week. My 5x7 kit includes 3 Dagors of 170mm, 210mm and 240mm plus a 210mm Heliar in a Compound shutter...As well as a Schneider 121mm Super Angulon. So you can see that I'm hauling around a bit of weight. But it's still way, way lighter than an 8x10. And I love the 5x7 format.
I guess I really could probably get by with only one lens to save weight. And maybe someday I'll have to. That 170 is a featherweight.
Yes that crossed my mind too, one Heliar 210 or the 150, 210 Claron and 300 together for the weight of ~one Heliar. I have three weeks left to wake up that one morning when I know what it’s gonna be.
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