I'm looking for a lens which has the following characteristics:
- Around 14" focal length
- Image circle large enough to allow moderate movements on 8x10
- Sharp, yet with soft and pleasing out-of-focus areas (OK then, nice bokeh!)
- Good color fidelity
- A reliable shutter suitable for use with those touchy chrome films
Clearly I want to have my cake and eat it, too. There are lots of 14" lenses. But there seem to be few which meet all the requirements, particularly on the bokeh bit. I'd be interested in your suggestions. Any Cooke Series XVa users may feel free to chime in. 311mm is a little short, but would still work.
Thanks,
Will
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