Which version Fujinon 150mm f5.6, as there were two and variants as this basic design was made for decades.
The inside lettering version advertised a larger image circle (Fuji page previous posted by another LFF member):
Later versions of the "W" had smaller advertised image circle, "EBC" coated and all that (which IMO, makes nada difference these days in real world image making):
Larger image circle alone does not results in a more desirable lens, it is all a set of trade-offs.
Drop the "shaper" idea-belief as they are Fujinon versions essentially equal. Newer version might have higher contrast under specific image conditions like the Nikkor, but one variable like shading the lens with the dark slide when outdoors or a properly set up bellows shade in studio will very effectively negate these difference. This is due to view camera lenses being designed and produced with fewer lens elements than lenses made for roll film or digital cameras. This significantly reduces the mandate for extreme anti-reflection coatings that are absolutely required for complex roll film or digital zoom lenses and such. Essentially those old ways to digital or roll film camera obsessions often do not apply to this view camera stuff.
As for lens testing digest this link from a previous discussion:
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...Used-LF-Lenses
Better to make lots of images with both lenses then decide. Identical and consistency is key here.
Best to pick a one lens (IMO, based on condition & accuracy of the shutter), move on.
One more thing, the great view camera lens equalizer is f22...
Bernice
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