Re: [Largeformat] Schneider Symmar-S too big!

["Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net>]

I use the Fujinon A, 360mm, f:10 lens.  Even though it is f:10, it gives a
bright and contrasty image.  It is an APO lens.  It has excellent coverage
(500+mm will just cover 11x14).  It weighs under 2 pounds, and optically
performs extremely well.  Probably one of the best lens purchases I've ever
made.  I can't think of any reason I'd want to trade, other than speed, but
these are occasionally on ebay.

I handled a Phillips Expedition one time, and have always lusted after it.
Kind of a unique clamshell design, with some composite materials involved
(it's been a few years). So far as affordable, I don't think it was
particularly so.

I happen to know Keith Canham, and his products are excellent, and built
pretty light.  Again, affordability.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: <edward1@voyager.net>
To: <Largeformat@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 6:08 AM
Subject: [Largeformat] Schneider Symmar-S too big!


>     I need some simple advice.  I am a casual, parttime large format
> user and I need a smaller lens for my Zone VI 8x10 field view.  I
> currently am using a Schneider Symmar-S 360mm.  It is huge!  Because I
> like to hike and carry my gear in a large backpack I really need to pear
> down the load if possible.  It was suggested to me that Fuji perhaps
> makes a comparable, but slower 300mm or so that would really take off
> the weight.  Any suggestions?  Does anyone have a good alternative
> lens/shutter for sale or trade?
>
>     Also, the Zone VI camera itself is quite a load.  I was wondering if
> anyone in the group has or could suggest a more compact (and affordable)
> alternative.  I may be interested in a sale or trade.
>
> Ed Shotwell