Hi All,
I'm just curious what 'normal' focal lenghts you use for 8x10? I know there are lots of different definitions of 'normal' but I'm thinking of it in the range of about 240mm to 360mm.
I currently have a 300mm caltar f5.6 (i think its a Schneider Symmar-s), and its been fine (even with extensive schneideritis) except that the shutter is dying and I consistently run out of coverage. I'm thinking of upgrading soon, and have of course been eying the Rodenstock Sironar-S series in this focal lenght range.
But my question is not about specific lenses but instead choice of focal lengths. I already have a Nikkor-M 450mm which I really like, so considering that what paring do you suggest?
I know this is very subjective and I need to figure it out for my self, but I am just curious what other photographers prefer.
300mm, and 450mm?
360, and 450mm?
240mm, 360mm, and 450mm?
240mm, 300mm, 360mm, and 450mm?
Any other combination that you use?
Or do you use just one lens?
In 4x5 I essentially never shoot shorter than 120mm. And about 90% of my shots are 150mm or 210mm/300mm, so logically I should be just fine with a 300mm and 450mm, but for some reason a 300mm in 8x10 feels very different to me than 150mm in 4x5. The 300mm feels wider than the 150mm.....not sure why.
So, any insight into why you chose the focal lengths that you did would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Adam
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