[LargeFormat] Large Format Lenses
rlb
largeformat@f32.net
Sun Feb 4 12:08:01 2001
Thank you for you recommendations Karl.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Large Format Lenses
> Stretch your budget by buying used lenses. Get a couple or three older
> lenses.
>
> If you're primarily doing landscape work, you're not going to be making
very
> much use of the lenses movements and don't need nearly as much coverage as
> that provided by the Super Symmar.
>
> In the final image, lens quality (to a point) is not nearly as critical as
> are vision and technique.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "rlb" <rlb@triad.rr.com>
> To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 7:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Large Format Lenses
>
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> This will be my first LF system. I have been shooting 35mm and medium
> format for years. The camera will be for mostly landscapes, historical
> documentation and rural settings. In the past I have always favored
> slightly wide angle lenses. With my Leica M6 I have a 24mm(60%),
35mm(25%)
> and 50mm. Same is true with my medium format systems as well. According
> to Jeff at Badger Graphics the 110 mm has coverage equal to a 28mm on a
35mm
> format. I don't see myself using the camera for close up work. My
budget
> will only allow one lens at the price of the Schneider. I will add others
> later.
>
> Additional comments are appreciated.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: philip Lambert
> To: largeformat@f32.net
> Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 2:20 AM
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Large Format Lenses
>
>
> What subjects do you photograph? How close do you work? Buildings?
> catalogue shots? As the standard lens for 5x4 is 150mm the 110mm you
> suggest is quite wide angle. How much rising front will it permit? It
gives
> a smaller image than the 135mm, which is nearer normal angle and might
> support more movements: depends on the angle of view claimed by the
> manufacturer. Philip
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> I have narrowed my choice between two lenses. Not considering the
> small focal length differences between the two which one would you suggest
> that I chose. If there are owners of either of these I would appreciate
> your input as well.
>
> The two lenses are: Schneider Super Symmar 110mm F5.6 and Rodenstock
> Apo-Sironar S 135mm F5.6.
>
> Thanks for your comments.
>
> Bob Bedwell
>
>
>
>
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