[LargeFormat] 5x7 Lens Information

[Rich Lahrson]

Clive,

     The 165mm Angulon probably doesn't provide as much image circle as
the 190mm Kodak Wide Field Ektar though it is wider.  Is it f/6.3?

Rich

Clive Warren wrote:

> At 11:16 am -0700 25/8/02, Rich Lahrson wrote:
> >Hi Clive,
> >
> >     Yes, I've been viewing Michael Gudzinowicz's lens page on the f/32
> >forum.  An
> >interesting lens is an older Kodak Wide Field Ektar 190mm/6.3.  The
> >image circle
> >is listed as 318mm. This lens is a definite candidate for purchase.
> >
> >      If anyone has experiences  and other info on this lens, it would be
> >appreciated.
>
> Rich,
>
> The 190mm WF Ektar is certainly a candidate for 5x7, however prices
> are inflated as it'll just about cover 8x10. Really it is not that
> good a choice for 8x10 as you end up not being able to use any camera
> movements and there are other less expensive options for 8x10. I use
> the 250mm WF Ektar on 8x10 - has a huge image circle and means that
> you can use movements. Downside is that it is big and heavy (in a #5
> shutter).
>
> Perhaps some of the lenses used here for 5x7 here may be of interest
> and all are considerably less expensive than the current going rate
> for a 190 WF Ektar:
>
> 135mm Kodak WF Ektar
> 165mm Schneider Angulon
> 210mm Wollensak Raptar
> 300mm Turner Reich Triple Convertible
> 450mm Kodak Ektanon
>
> Cheers,
>         Clive
>
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