Originally Posted by
Phil Kaminski
Hi, I was given an old Schneider 75mm, F/8, Super Angulon a few years ago. It is and older design, probably single coated, from the 1960's, Serial # 6807880. I was wondering if this was considered a "Sharp" lense? I probably could only use it for B&W, color would look funny? I bought a 72mm Schneider XL Super Angulon a few years back, but, the damn rear flange is huge and cannot be racked up very much.! I have an old 4x5 Deardorf Special and the 75mm, F/8 has a lot less rear flange. I like to photograph interior spaces of old, abandoned buildings, and the 75 would be give me a little more over my SA 90. Besides, the old 75 is also quite compact! Always a bonus! Anyone out there familiar with this lense and its specs? Thanks, Phil
Note; my old Deardorf is now, my wide Angle Camera, as I tore out the 48" inch bellows, leather at that, and "Kitbashed" a bag bellows from Calumet onto it. I still don't know why anyone would want such a long bellows! It now works very well! but, not much room for that rear flange. It will expand to easily accept a 210mm lense with lots of movements. It seems as though there are quite a few woodworkers and machinists in the Large Format family. I thought you would appreciate the Deardorf story. Also, I have used the 360 degree rotatating back for some strange night photography. It will stop at any point in a 360 degree circle. Phil
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