[LargeFormat] 250mm Wide Field Ektar

[Paul Loyd]

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Hello Clive,

I have found it! It is not a review, but it is mentioned in an article in 
the Jan/Feb edition of  View Camera Magazine. The article is titled " Some 
Thoughts on Lenses - Choosing the right lens for your view camera" The 
author is Patrick Alt, the article is oriented towards cameras 8X10 and 
larger. He states that for very wide angle on 8X10 cameras the 6.5" Wide 
Angle Dagor is excellent and another lens to consider is the 159mm WA 
Wollensak which is tiny. There are some Zeiss Protars but they are more 
expensive. The 190mm Wide Angle Ektar will cover, but with limited 
movements. He says the next jump is up to 210mm and there are several 
available, the first being the 8.25" Dagor. The 210mm Schnider Angulon is a 
small lens with sufficient coverage for 11X14. The next lens he mentions is 
the 250mm Wide Field Ektar, I will make a direct quote of what he says 
about it.

"The next lens to consider is the 250mm Wide Field Ektar which also will 
cover 11X14". The Ektars are wonderful lenses with good contrast and large 
coverage and are available in a wide range of focal lengths. The normal 
length Ektars of 12" and 14" focal lengths are usually my recommendation 
for a first lens purchase for both their quality, availability and price."

He then again briefly mentions Dagors, but says they are pricey, and then 
goes on to banquet cameras and larger formats.

If you are unable to get the back issue and would like a photocopy of the 
article let me know.

Paul


>At 10:33 am -0600 7/5/02, Tim Atherton wrote:
>>the index isn't on their site anymore, but it's here
>>
>>http://216.239.35.100/search?q=cache:8Sy6lJo77yYC:www.viewcamera.com/ARTIND2
>>.HTM+index+site:www.viewcamera.com&hl=en
>>
>>couldn't find it listed in a title though
>>
>>>  -----Original Message-----
>>  > From: largeformat-admin@f32.net
>>  > Behalf Of Tim Atherton
>>
>>  >
>>>  you can buy back copies direct from View Camera. They do an index
>>  > of issues
>snip
>
>Hello Tim,
>
>Thank you for the info. So, if someone does have the View Camera mag. then 
>please let me know which issue it is and I can order it. All I know is 
>that it is probably in an issue published in the first half of 1998.
>
>Cheers,
>        Clive
>
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