A few advise before I dive !

[sharktooth]

The 90mm f5.6 is both huge and heavy, as Bernice has already mentioned, and goes against your original intent of having a lightweight system. For a beginner, it's probably better to start out with something in the range of 135 to 150mm, since those are the standard focal lengths for 4x5. This will give you options for light weight, small size, and relatively low cost.

We all suffer the effects of having eyes bigger than our stomachs when starting something new.

[Corran]

Regarding the above, many suggest the 135/150 focal length for a 1st lens. If you have your eyes set on the 90mm after considering how you shoot on other formats, stick with it. 90mm is my most used focal length. However the 150mm lens I bought along with a 90mm f/8 as two my first lenses for LF is also still with me, so keep your eyes open either way .

Never too many lenses after all...

[Tin Can]

Tiniest 90mm with good shutter

Raptor 90 mm Wide Angle f6.8 Great lens

on my lightweight Travelwide

Point and shoot handheld with very lightweight flash bulbs if needed

[danielha]

Corran,

I do shoot at 12 to 17mm on an Olympus E-M1, so basically a 24 to 34 mm equivalent on a full frame camera. 90mm on a 4x5 film will be good for me. I'll look for a 105 - 120mm as a second lens but that's a story to be writen later :-)

Tin Can, Thanks for the tip about the Raptar

Daniel

[Jody_S]

I will second the recommendation for the 90/8 Super Angulon. In my somewhat limited experience it's a better lens than the cheaper 90/5.6 lenses you might find, and much more friendly to lightweight cameras and backpacking.

[Alan Klein]

Alan,

I had a phone call with the seller. He did test the shutter and provides a new battery with it. This only is a spoken word, but the question was asked and answered :-)

Daniel

Why don't you ask him for the part number of the battery he has so you can check beforehand if there are replacements available? Often, old models are replaced with new models with new model numbers. You can check with the battery companies on their website to see what replacements are available.

[Alan Klein]

The 82mm filter thread requirement makes filters more expensive. If you add a center filter eventually, you'll need way over 100mm. Another reason to pick a smaller f8 90mm lens.

[danielha]

Alan,

The question about battery is not important. Original batteries for the Compur electronic are PX21 (4.5V) and can be found on amazon or specialised web sites if you dig a little. They are easily replaced with PX28 (6V wich is OK in the compur shutter specs) which are easily available. Would there be any problems with PX28, I could still use either AA / AAA batteries or 3LR12 batteries or even any low end USB battery to produce 4.5V !

However, the question of the filter thread is a different subject ! It is indeed one more point towards newer f8 models !

Thanks for your help,

Daniel

[Alan Klein]

Alan,

The question about battery is not important. Original batteries for the Compur electronic are PX21 (4.5V) and can be found on amazon or specialised web sites if you dig a little. They are easily replaced with PX28 (6V wich is OK in the compur shutter specs) which are easily available. Would there be any problems with PX28, I could still use either AA / AAA batteries or 3LR12 batteries or even any low end USB battery to produce 4.5V !

However, the question of the filter thread is a different subject ! It is indeed one more point towards newer f8 models !

Thanks for your help,

Daniel

Being able to use the same filter set on all your lenses is important when shopping for lenses. I have a 90mm f.4,5 Nikor with a center filter that requires a 105mm filter. I currently have 77mm filters that fit on all my other lenses (3) with step-up adapters. I still haven't bought any filters for my 90mm because of its large size. I just haven't convinced myself it's worth the money to spend on a second filter set. Frankly, if I was to do it over again, I would not have gotten this particular 90mm lens. When I need to use a filter, I;ll use my 75mm lens which accepts the 77mm filters I have. This limits the purpose of even having the 90mm lens.

[otto.f]

You can easily get this lens in MC version with modern smooth copal in Germany or Austria for 500€ with right of returning in 30 days. Imagine you should return to Japan, pfff. Stay in Europe, is easy. MC gives often much cleaner images.