modern 360mm lens for 11x14

[Alan9940]

Somebody already mentioned the Schneider Symmar-S 360mm. Its a big 'un with a front element the size of a small dinner plate, but it's a great lens. I've used it on my 8x10 for 40+ years and I'm always pleased with the way it renders.

[Oslolens]

Have been looking at the following for shooting 11x14 B&W

Fuji EBC A 360mm f/10 lens
Nikkor-W 360mm f/6.5 lens
Fujinon W 360mm f/6.3 lens

Size not a problem. I'm assuming that they all run about the same $$$ but I could be wrong.

Experience or suggestions wanted.

thanks in advance

The lenses mentioned should be more pricey compared to Symmar and Sironar due to filter size alone.
My 1,4kg 360mm Nikkor-W has 95mm filter threads compared to my 14" Ektar without any, and the Nikkor-W has 100% neutral bokeh.

Go one step further in focal length, the 420 and the 450mm (16,5"-18") and the lenses get smaller and lighter, my 450mm Nikkor-M at 650g is f9 with 67mm threads.

You could also get hold of a rafcamera adapter for close-up lenses and mount a +3 in a shutter #3, max aperture is roughly f7.4 for the 333mm focal length. Available for #3, 58mm and #3S, 56mm. Unfortunately is Ukraina invaded and Belarus is helping, so new adapters may not be available. My favourite now is the Leitz Elpro VIa +2.51 / 400mm f9.5

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[Tin Can]

Whatever you pick, get a good shutter with it

I buy from Japan as they take very good care of any lens AND shutter

[Corran]

As I've been using a Symmar 360mm f/5.6 for my 12x20, I would say it should be an excellent lens for 11x14, with pretty much as much movements possible as you'd ever need.

Filters on the front will be problematic due to its size, but if you don't mind focusing with the filter in place (due to focus shift) the rear element takes 95mm filters.