Schneider G-Claron 355mm/f9: Tele or Non-tele?

[Pete Skerys]

Any one know that if the Schneider G-Claron 355mm/f9 lens a "tele" design, which will brings it a shorter actual focusing length than 355mm, or not? I have a Toyo AII camera with only a 324mm bellow. I just wonder if the lens can be used on it or not.

Like to hear your comments, especially field experience with this lens.

Tks

Pete

[Steve Hamley]

Pete,

It is not a telephoto design and takes 350mm of draw.

http://www.schneideroptics.com/photography/large_format_lenses/g-claron/chart.htm

Steve

[darter]

You will require the Toyo 4" back extension in order to use the lens.

[Pete Skerys]

Thanks guys.

[Scott Atkinson]

Well, you might be able to use one of those extension boards, with the screw-on sections, to get around the 4" extension back. On the other hand, I think it's a #3 Copal on that lens, and it could get pretty clunky hanging out there in front of the Toyo.

[CXC]

Yes, it is in a Copal #3.