How do I recognize lenses that will cover an 8X10 plate with no vignetting

[Bernice Loui]

Schneider 165mm f8 Super Angulon was introduced to the market circa 60's then remained in production until well into the 90's.
First offerings were single coated, in Compur shuttern and similar. Much later versions were muti-coated often in Copal# 3 shutter. There were Linhof select versions, Sinar select versions and more.. In all cases this is a whopper large lens that can just cover 11x14 stopped down.

This is an early barrel version made for Sinar to be used with a Sinar shutter. Next to this 165mm f8 SA is a Schneider 150mm f5.6 Super Symmar XL which is another BIG lens..


Whopper lenses like this demands a proper camera to support it or there will be problems in more ways than expected. While the 165mm f8 SA easily covers 4x5, the way excessively large image circle will project plenty of extra light inside the bellows causing flare and reflections inside the bellows that will reduce film contrast to varying degrees. This is why largest image circle is not always the ideal fits all lens solution.

Consider carefully before making this lens choice.


Bernice

2) Schneider Super Angulon 165mm F8.