Best lens for ultra closeup…portraits!

[arri]

In Italy a Dallmeyer Dallon 20" f/5.6 is for sell.
The lens extension, back lens from screen is only 10" at oo.
It covers 5x7" at oo and it should work for portrait distance in 8x10"
It costs 190 Euros!
https://www.ebay.de/itm/166000055147

[arri]

Here´s a sample I made with my 550mm (22") Busch Bistelar @f/11
Fujifilm UM-MA, Wehner developer (Jobo Alpha), sheet film 18x24cm (8x10"=20x25cm)

[maltfalc]

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about shooting some ultra closeup portraits with an 8x10. By closeup I mean full frame- cropped ears on the sides, at the chin on the bottom and somewhere along the forehead on top. Sooo, to not get the big nose little ears look, what lens would I have to get? I’m feeling like a “normal” lens (300-350mm) won’t give me the compression of features I’m looking for. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Bellows extension is another factor…
Thanks,
Tom

what's your max bellows draw? you'll need roughly 1:1 magnification to get the framing you want, so a lens with a focal length that's half your max bellows draw will be your best bet.