I have a Toko (that's not a typo) field camera with a bellows of 355mm (measured from lensboard to ground glass at maximum extension). I'm thinking of getting a 305 f9 g-Claron and I'm concerned about how close I will be able to focus. I've run the numbers and according to the thin lens equation (1/s1+1/s2=1/f) I should get a close focus of 2165mm. However, the thin lens equation relies on assumptions that aren't exactly applicable to this lens. Given that I'm using this right at the edge of where the math says it'll work, the little things might matter. Does anyone have experience using a 305mm on a camera with only 355mm extension. How well does it work? How much movement is available? My primary application is landscape and nature photography.
Thanks,
-Mike
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