Originally Posted by
MusicalPhotog
Hi,
Nice camera; should serve you well for years to come.
So to your questions about LF macro... In LF photography, focusing is more about bellows extension than it is with lenses. So the more bellows 'draw' you have, the closer you can focus (in theory). (There are some limitations and pitfalls to watch for...like exposure compensation due to light loss from long bellows.)
Some lenses are better suited for "close-up" work than others. But the Schneider is a very nice lens, in a handy focal length that you may find lots of use for. At this point, I would suggest hanging on to it until you get a firm grasp on how you're going to use your new camera and what you're going to shoot. (BTW: I shoot landscapes, and I have 2 lenses in 210mm focal length; one of them a Schneider Symmar, like yours.)
And of course, we look forward to seeing what you come up with. :-D
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