New Lenses on Old Cameras

[JAParker1]

I have a 5x7" Large Format Camera from the 1920's. It is in brilliant condition and everything works fine, but I don't have a lens for it yet. Is it possible to mount a new lens onto the camera? (I did see a man at the tennis earlier this year with a Box Brownie which had a 70-20mm Canon lens on it). Also the camera has an in built shutter which works with the use of a bump.
James

[eddie]

Yes. You can mount any lens to it. Look for a 180mm-210mm lens in a shutter. They will cover 5x7. Check key.com. Any in a copal shutter will do you fine.

[IanG]

I think eddie means keh.com

The beauty of older cameras is you can fit whatever lenses you like, it's simple & cheap to make new lens boards.

Ian

[Frank Petronio]

You don't need a Canon L lens, you can get by with a consumer-grade lens on such an old camera.

[stephen.taylor]

You can get some cool effects using old uncoated lenses as well, so don't overlook the old ones. They can been nice to have as well and cheap.

[Drew Bedo]

I'ne got a "modern" 210mm Rodenstock on my 8x10 format 1930-ish 2-D. Works for me.

[Two23]

Make sure the batteries are compatible.


Kent in SD