Hello! Currently, I am using a 90mm SuperAngulon and a 210mm Ilex Calumet Caltar for landscapes, and they are dong well for me.
I'm considering purchasing a 360mm telephoto lens. I've read the posts on pluses and minuses. The Tachihara has about 13 1/4 inches of draw, so a telephoto would work well. With landscapes, I don't anticipate a lot of movements.
I'd also like to try a few portraits, so a telephoto lens would work well with the Tachihara.
I've read about the Tele-Xenar/Artar/Raptar. For landscapes, I'll be stopping down for sharpness adn depth of field. For portraits, a softer lens with a wider f-stop would work well. It would seem that an older telephoto lens would meet these considerations.
Are each of these lenses older models? What is the general price range for a older telephoto lens in reasonable shape? Best regards.
Mike
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