Wide angle for 5X7

**Randy** · 8-Jan-2012, 20:11

I have a Caltar II-N 115mm (Rodenstock Grandagon-N?) that I have used occasionally with my 5X7. Covers fine but it is just a bit wide for my taste. I'm wondering if there is something out there in the 135mm range, that will cover 5X7 easily? Any suggestions?

**Kevin Crisp** · 8-Jan-2012, 21:00

A little longer than you want, but the 150 G Claron is an excellent wide angle for 5X7. And pretty inexpensive too.

**Jason Greenberg Motamedi** · 8-Jan-2012, 21:01

There are no modern 135mm lenses which will cover 5x7. There are a few uncoated oldies or oddballs, but I think the 135/6.3 Wide Field Ektar is your best bet, but even this won't give you much movement, maybe 3/4" in any direction. Jumping down to 120mm (not really different from your 115mm) or up to 150mm will dramatically increase the candidates.

**ImSoNegative** · 8-Jan-2012, 21:32

I use the 121 SA as my wide on 5x7, great lens with lots of movements, not badly priced either.

**dasBlute** · 8-Jan-2012, 22:04

second the nod on the 121mm SA, now my favorite lens for 5x7

**Joel Truckenbrod** · 8-Jan-2012, 22:16

Fujinon W 135mm f5.6 (interior lettering)

Light, small, adequately bright, a bit of room for movements (228mm image circle). I use mine for 5x7 landscapes all of the time, it's roughly equivalent to a 90mm on 4x5. If you anticipate the need for more movements, I'd move to into the 120mm range instead. If you don't, it's a great little lens. They usually aren't too expensive either if you can locate one...they pop up on KEH from time to time.

**Capocheny** · 8-Jan-2012, 22:44

Hi DasBlute...

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Cheers

**Mark Tweed** · 9-Jan-2012, 09:29

Obscure and usually pricey, the f12 130mm Rodenstock Perigon, covers 8X10 so it would provide you with all the movements you need. The later versions were single-coated. The upside is that they're hilariously compact and will fit into a Copal O shutter.

Mark