210 Geronar 6.8

[Roy Feldman]

I recently got a used 210 Geronar 6.8 in good shape. What can you tell me about this lens? Why are they discontinued? What are it's strenghs/ weakness. (I.E. po or coverage, prone to flair?)

[Dick Watson]

Roy, on the Large Format page under the "lenses" heading and then "A variety of modern and older lenses" the 210mm, f6.8 Rodenstock Geronar is listed as having a 230mm circle of coverage, 3 elements in 3 groups and a list price of $425 in 1 984. I haven't used or seen test results on the lens but it's most likely it wa s discontinued when newer and better configurations came along.