Advice on lense (comparing 2 options)

[AnetteB]

Hello everyone,
Am doubting about which lens to get and would be happy get advice. I have a Linhof Master Technika with only 1 lens (150/5.6 R-stock Sironar N). I am launching a portrait project and want a longer lens (for full-frame digital, my workhorse is 85mm). Want it sharp and contrasty, not too soft. Half to 3/4 body portraits, outdoors.
Was thinking of 210 or 240 mm (have played with the idea of a 300 but uncertain about bellows; haven't really done my research on that yet, am quite new to LF). Have seen many lenses on ebay, but most would entail shipping from Japan - hesitant, if it needs to be returned.

Now the following lens is for sale at 20 min drive from my home:
1. R-stock Sinar Sinaron SE 210/5.6, 'as new' for 1000 Euro (about the same in USD, I think). A bit pricier than I would have liked, buy it is of course a huge advantage that I can see/test it before I buy it.

Then, I just saw this on sale today:
2. Nikkor 300 f9 M, 'as new', for 700 USD (with shipping from US (to Europe), and customs on top, it will cost me as much as the Rodenstock). Had not thought about this lens at all, but love the idea of such a light lens.

What to do? Any views?
Best,
Anette

[Oslolens]

Nice pictures on your website.
If you want sharp images at large aperture like f8 the SE option has an edge over cheaper lenses.
You may find cheaper, smaller lenses like 210mm Sironar-N f5.6 in most of EU with guarantee.

This is a Caltar-version of mentioned lens located in Finland https://kamerastore.com/products/cal...large-format-1

As for focal length I could not tell as I don't have the camera.


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[AnetteB]

Thank you, for advice and compliment (almost all photos on the site are digital, except a few 6x6.. in due course, hope to add the new project I want to do with my Linhof). That Caltar is an interesting option! Thanks for the link!!

[Philippe Grunchec]

A Tele Arton or a Tele Xenar!

[nitroplait]

Thank you, for advice and compliment (almost all photos on the site are digital, except a few 6x6.. in due course, hope to add the new project I want to do with my Linhof). That Caltar is an interesting option! Thanks for the link!!

Don't know if the lens will fit your requirements, but I just want to say that I have bought loads of stuff from Kamerastore and only had good experiences.

[AnetteB]

Don't know if the lens will fit your requirements, but I just want to say that I have bought loads of stuff from Kamerastore and only had good experiences.

Tack, Niels.

[AnetteB]

And how worried should one be about 'Slight dust inside, which has no affect on image quality'?

[xkaes]

Hello, Since you are interested in "Half to 3/4 body portraits, outdoors", I would suggest a look at 240mm & 250mm lenses. You should be able to find several, used, under $300 USD.

I use a Fujinon 250mm NW f6.3 and it is a real winner. I paid about $150 for mine:

http://www.subclub.org/fujinon/byfl.htm

[maltfalc]

300mm would be equivalent to 86mm. don't worry about dust.

[BrianShaw]

And how worried should one be about 'Slight dust inside, which has no affect on image quality'?

Almost always nothing to be worried about. Often only seen is shining a light though the lens into your eye. It seems too many folks try to clean this but it’s simply not worth the investment in time. A good image won’t even notice the dust. In fact, a bad image won’t either.