Re: [Largeformat] LENS -- WHICH ONE?

["Pete Caluori" <pcaluori@hotmail.com>]

From: "Pete Caluori" <pcaluori@hotmail.com>

>From: Pete Groh <pjgroh@cros.net>

>Another question: Nikon or Schneider glass? Nikon is about
>$300 or so cheaper; does that make Schneider that much better?
>Alway liked Nikon glass, but thought I would ask the question
>before I placed an order -- or started hunting around on EBAY.

Greetings,

The focal length of the lens should be based on what you intend to shoot.  I 
do mostly landscapes and find I use a 135mm (on 4x5) about 60%-70% of the 
time and 210mm about 25%, but that's me.

I used to swear by German glass, but after using and seeing a number of 
photos taken with other glass I'm more of the opinion that it doesn't matter 
that much.  One lens might perform a little (and I'm talking a real little) 
better under one circumstance than another, but generally it doesn't matter. 
  Just get good glass!

Good luck!
Regards,  Pete