210 for travel and landscape: Heliar or Schneider?

[Drew Wiley]

Enjoy the drive !

[David Lindquist]

Go to the Leica forum, they advise you to collect four 35 Summicrons

I have three 8 1/4 inch Red Dot Artars. I have no idea why.

David

[John Kasaian]

I have three 8 1/4 inch Red Dot Artars. I have no idea why.

David

Just in case you have to send two in for a CLA you won't be left Artar-less

[J. Patric Dahlen]

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.

I have three 8 1/4 inch Red Dot Artars. I have no idea why.

Just in case you have to send two in for a CLA you won't be left Artar-less

Yes, being without an Artar when you need one isn't good for the Arteries.

[otto.f]

The Heliar is also a nice allround lens, especially if you want "3D-pop" or "air" in photos.

Yes I love it, it weighs almost 900 grams though, so I leave it at home for my still lifes.

[otto.f]

Enjoy the drive !

Thanks! Just one more wish left, dry weather and good light in one pack. Hard to find on eBay.

[esearing]

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.

[otto.f]

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.

Thanks! That’s a good incentive, which I won’t forget, I’m certain

[William Whitaker]

I like to cut on weight as much as possible.

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.

[otto.f]

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.