Lenses for Horseman 45FA

[Scott Knowles]

B&H lists 18 different Horseman lens boards, none of which are 80x80mm recessed. I'd be very interested in one made by Horseman; can you link us to it?

You're right, sorry. The five listed aren't recessed, because, just maybe as you say, there aren't any. They're either flat or extended. I'm curious why would you use a recessed one on a FA/HD? You need the extra length not less.

[Peter Latner]

The 135mm Apo Sironar-N (or Caltar II-N) is a great little lens, and the only 135 I know of that will fold into that camera. Used ones are very reasonable priced--usually in the $275-325 range. It's the Apo Sironar-S that's pricey (and, possibly, too large to fold into the camera).

[Georgy Daneliya]

Thank you guys!

Finally, I acquired Symmar-S 5.6/135. The camera cannot be folded with it, but the lens cost was reasonable.

[Armin Seeholzer]

Yeah thats what I told you it is needed a lens with only 40.5mm Filtertread or less!

Cheers Armin

[pjimas]

I have several new in the box Horseman lens boards 8cmx8cm, let me know if you are interested. contact at : dzimas@sbcglobal.net
Jim

[Robin Hood]

Hi all,

Id like to reawaken this thread to ask if either a Rodenstock 135 Sironar-N or a Schneider 135 Symmar-APO would fit inside the horseman FA while folded. Does anyone have any practical experience folding the camera with either of these two lenses mounted?

Many thanks in advance!

[Robin Hood]

Hi all,

Id like to reawaken this thread to ask if either a Rodenstock 135 Sironar-N or a Schneider 135 Symmar-APO would fit inside the horseman FA while folded. Does anyone have any practical experience folding the camera with either of these two lenses mounted?

Many thanks in advance!

[CreationBear]

The Sironar-N will definitely fold up in the camera, as, IIRC, does the 150/9 G-Claron. Another option you might explore if space is at a premium is to mount the lens backwards for transport--I'd proceed cautiously, though!

[xkaes]

Fujinon made a very nice, small, light 135mm NW f5.6 (IC=206mm) -- 6/6 design -- as well as other 135mm and 150mm lenses:

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

[Sal Santamaura]

...ask if either a Rodenstock 135 Sironar-N or a Schneider 135 Symmar-APO would fit inside the horseman FA while folded. Does anyone have any practical experience folding the camera with either of these two lenses mounted?...

The Rodenstock 135mm Sironar N and Apo Sironar N both have front cells threaded for 40.5mm filters. I own both a Horseman FA and the latter lens. They definitely close inside the camera.

I've never handled a 135mm Schneider Apo Symmar, but its specifications indicate the filter threads are 49mm. Assuming that's correct, irrespective of how deep the front cell might be, it will not close inside a Horseman FA. Maximum front cell diameter to fit between the FA's rails is 43mm.

If you're interested in searching for some unicorns, my current favorite Horseman FA configuration is as follows. A 150mm f/9 Germinar W, which, given its 35.5mm filter thread size, closes with room to spare; Bill Maxwell's latest HI-LUX Ultra Brilliant screen (the only part still available new) topped by an AR-coated Beattie cover glass; all viewed through the Horseman Folding Focusing hood. Comfortably usable in full sun despite the lens' small maximum aperture.