Re: [Largeformat] LENS -- WHICH ONE?

["Robert Lyman" <railroad@northweb.com>]

From: "Robert Lyman" <railroad@northweb.com>

Hi Pete

210mm will be slightly telephoto on 4x5.  I think it's a good choice, but a
180 or 150 would be good choices too.   I think the reason Schneiders are so
much more expensive is because of newer apochromatic designs.  I have never
used a Nikkor LF lens, but they have a great reputation for sharpness and
contrast.  I doubt if you'd be unhappy with the Nikkor.   On the other hand,
I have seen a number of 210s listed on eBay lately.
Good luck,

Bob Lyman  ( railroad@northweb.com )
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Workshop/7610/
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----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Groh <pjgroh@cros.net>
To: <Largeformat@onelist.com>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 1999 5:37 PM
Subject: [Largeformat] LENS -- WHICH ONE?


> From: Pete Groh <pjgroh@cros.net>
>
> Hi group:
>
> Now you're in trouble. Fifty questions to follow (not really).
>
> Bought a 5x7 with a 4x5 back LF (sorta of a no-namer)
> off EBAY the other day. Arrived today. Good shape; new bellows.
>
> Now I need a lens.
>
> Since LF is rather new to me (although I did shoot lots
> of news pixs with Crown Graphics when I was young),
> I've been thinking about getting 210 mm to start with
> since I'll probably be shooting 4x5 for a while -- at
> least until I get a little experience. It should also cover
> 5x7, judging from what I've been reading.
>
> Does that make any since?
>
> 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.
>
> At least now I can feel more a part of this group since I
> acquired a LF camera.
>
> Thanks in advance for your comments.
>
> Pete Groh
> Ohio
>
> >