[LargeFormat] Wide angle for XLF

[Jim Hemenway]

Thanks for the info Rich.

It'll only be used for color transparencies.

>This lens produces an imagecircle of a half meter

That's what I need.


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Jim - http://www.hemenway.com



tripspud wrote:
> 
> Hi Jim,
> 
>       I had a 210/8 SA years ago.  I used it on an 8x10 for b&w.
> A center filter is available for these lenses and is costly, so I never
> got it, but didn't need it either for 8x10.  This lens produces an image
> circle of a half meter and weights over 5 pounds.
> 
>      Later, I had a 121/8 SA on the 8x10 and had the center filter.
> 
>      If you are using b&w, you may not need it.  For color, in 11x14,
> the light fall off would be such, that it would be, at least, desirable.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Rich Lahrson
> Berkeley, California
> tripspud@transbay.net
> 
> Jim Hemenway wrote:
> 
> > Hi Folks:
> >
> > Having determined through some lens testing with paper negatives, that
> > my Rodenstock 300mm and 210mm process lenses are not suitable for wide
> > angle use on my 11x14, I'm now looking into the acquisition of a
> > Schneider Super Angulon 210mm f:8.
> >
> > Do any of you know whether or not this lens needs a center filter, i.e.,
> > was it designed to require one.
> >
> > It appears that the Rodenstock 200mm Grandagon does require one and
> > costs almost as much as the lens does - used.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Jim - http://www.hemenway.com
> >
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