bobpeters Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 What is the widest lens that will work on a Busch Pressman Model D? I ordered a Model D without a lens and lensboard, and I am wondering what the widest lens that will work on it. It has the view focus with the quick change lensboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jens_g.r._benthien Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 For a 4x5 it is a 75 mm. However, it will be too wide in most situations, so a 90 mm would fit your plans better. For the 75 mm you need a recessed lens board to use the movements, which I doubt will be available for that camera. Make sure you get a center filter for the lens as well, otherwise your light fall off to the edges will be around 2 f-stops. ------------------------------------------ Worry is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpeters Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 For a 4x5 it is a 75 mm. However, it will be too wide in most situations, so a 90 mm would fit your plans better. For the 75 mm you need a recessed lens board to use the movements, which I doubt will be available for that camera. Make sure you get a center filter for the lens as well, otherwise your light fall off to the edges will be around 2 f-stops. Could it be possible to go wider, if you install the lens after taking the back off, and not changing lenses in the field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jens_g.r._benthien Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Could be, I don't have the Busch Pressman. A 65 mm from Rodenstock with a recessed lens board might work... shorter focal length lenses have too small image circles. ------------------------------------------ Worry is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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