Re: [Largeformat] Super Angulon 90mm f8

[Clive Warren <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>]

At 1:12 am +0200 6/9/00, Christiane ROH wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>Many thanks to Clive for answering the question concerning compur and copal
>shutters.. Now that compur seems to be just as good as copal shutters, what
>do you think of the Super Angulon 90mm f8 non multicoated :
>
>What kind of lense is it ? well I know it is an older lense, but what about
>sharpness, weight and so..  Will f8 be clear enough for focusing (on the
>Arca, a fresnel lense comes standard with the groundglas ?)
>
>I own a  6x9 not a 4x5 and I'm looking for a standard lense.. but I plan to
>shoot buildings and cityscapes, so a wider coverage is not unwelcome.. do
>you see better alternatives for a standard lense  ?
>
>--
>Christiane
>rohcris@vtx.ch

Christiane,

Just surfacing after head down on the new web site.

I hope that the 90mm SA is all its cracked up to be as I have just 
bought one :-) By all accounts it is a great lens for 4x5. Have been 
using the wonderful 90mm Angulon for a long while together with a 
65mm Grandagon when necessary.  The Angulon just covers 4x5 but does 
a great job if you're back packing.  The 100mmWF Ektar has a bit more 
coverage but not the edge resolution which is a shame.

Am currently looking for a 121 f8 Super Angulon so let me know if you 
come across a deal whilst you're looking around. I would prefer one 
in a modern shutter - ie modern shutter speeds.

The 90mm SA would be overkill in terms of coverage for your 6x9 and 
probably a bit too big. The 90mm angulon would be a lot cheaper and 
is a great lens - also small and light. Go for one in a Compur 
shutter and try to get a late version. People seem to pay megabucks 
for those with the Linhof name on them - the later lenses are all 
pretty good so save your money :-)






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All the best,

             Clive Warren   http://www.f32.net
                            Large Format travel and stock photography