[LargeFormat] Re: 4x5 Large format camera and lens

[Clive Warren]

At 11:35 am -0400 22/10/01, Frank Lew wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>I'm using a 4x5 large format camera w/ a 150 mm standard lensand bellows.  I
>would like to shoot architectural interiors, but I'm not sure which lens to
>use.  I have a wide angle bellows, wide angle monerail, and recessed lens
>board copal 0.  I plan to purchase a fujinon 75mm @ f8 lens and I heard that
>a slow lens like this wouldn't give me full range of motion.  I know that if
>I went with a Schneider 72XL 75mm @ 4.5 would give me a lot more movement
>with my camera but I find it a bit expensive.  Would the Fujinon be just
>what I need for this type of photography or should I wait and save for the
>faster lens?  Please help? Also,  would a 90mm @ 6.8f do the job?

Frank,

Thought you may be interested in another post from Robert Lawrence on 
his use of the 72XL that is in the f32 Discussion Forum:

http://www.f32.net/cgi-local/discus/show.cgi?93/121

Robert has also posted a photo taken using the lens and describes the 
techniques used in taking the photo.

Cheers,
         Clive