Which One Lens for Landscapes?

[Jason_1171]

The Wisner Convertable Plasmat lens set for 8X10. Al least that's where I'm going. If anyone has a negitive[no pun intended]opinion of this lens set, I would appreciate hearing it.

[Ron_673]

150 Schneider Symmar S for 4X5. When I backpack, I end up making as many still life close-up images as I do landscape images. I find the 150 Symmar S to be a very versatile lens.

[David Payumo]

Charles deja vu is the feeling you get when you ask the same question before. Please check lens category under the "one lens" question. A lot of people pick the Schneider 110XL, Rodenstock Sironar-S 150mm or a 210mm lens(no standout in this focal length). I bought the Rodenstock myself. This German lens is smaller than a normal 35mm lens. You should stick to the above mention range if you don't want to worry about bag bellows or monorail extension. A 150mm is a wider view than I thought and 210mm is long almost a 90mm in 35mm. You have to decide do want a wide view a la Joey Meyerowitz (240mm in 8x10, like a 35mm in 35) or the detail like Christopher Burkett(600mm in 8x10, like a 90mm in 35)? I wanted two lenses at first a 240mm and 90mm. I realize that was two much money so I got a lens in between. I hope with 4x5 I can move my feet more.

[David A. Goldfarb]

10" Wide Field Ektar for 8x10". Not lightweight by any means, but I don't carry that many lenses, and I'd rather find somewhere else to save weight than lenses.

[james mickelson]

Gosh I'd give anything for that 110XL. I shoot most everything with a 150mm and crop a little. Next is a 90f8. Sharp as a tack but limited bellows movement for really close/far images. 110XL would really work nice. My choice. James

[Manuel]

110XL. Without a second thought. Fabulous piece of glass.

[neil poulsen]

So, I'll throw in my choice as about the only remaining focal length. My first choice was, and would still be, a 180mm. It's angle of coverage is narrow enough to focus in on one particular segment of an image without getting too close. In certain circumstances, it's also wide enough to capture a fair amount of breadth. All personal opinion.

In landscape photography, I consider a wide angle to be a special purpose lens. Again, a matter of personal taste. My second choice would be a moderate wide-angle, like a 120mm or 121mm SA.

[TAN K H]

If you're going backpacking with the rig, consider a 150mm G Claron or a 203mm Ektar. These are two tiny lenses that will please you immensely. I just received my 150mm G Claron and I am still pretty amazed that they still make LF lenses this puny.

[Trevor Crone]

Charles for 6x9 the 55 Apo-Grandagon for 4x5 the 110XL Super Symmar. Regards,

[Guillaume Zuili]

Apo-Germinar W8/240 for 8x10. Quite heavy but great cover. S.A 121 f;8 for 8x10 (HOBO). My new baby...

Guillaume