ric_yama3 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I am looking for the smallest and lightest wide angle lens (150 - 240mm) for 8x10. I don't need any movement of the camera as long as it barely cover 8x10. About the f stop, f8 is good enough. I don't need multi coating or any fancy stuff, so I don't mind if it's 50 years old but lightweight and small size. Give me advice which one to get. Thanks in advance ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Schneider 110mm f/5.6 Super Symmar XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene_singer Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Ric, the Fujinon 240 f9 A is a very small lens mounted in a Copal 0 shutter. It has a 336mm image circle and will cover 8X10 with some movement capability. Midwest Photo Exchange (mpex.com) has new and used ones in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_smith Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 a 135 Wide Field Ektar will cover 8x10. Nice & light & a good lens for the format as long as you don't need movements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_marderness1 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 The 210 and 240 G-Claron. And you will have movements too. I put the 210 G-Claron on 11x14, and it just covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_galli4 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 210 G-Claron. Covers nicely at f22 and coverage "grows" as you stop down further. They are tiny and in Copal 1. First time I EVER heard a 135 WF Ektar would come close to 810! That would be spectacular. Does it go seriously mushy out past the stated circle. If shutter is un-important, the 209 JML is fabulous as is Konica Hexanon GR II and Rodenstock Gerogon. Even the little Repromaster 210 will cover but gets softer in the corners sooner than the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_mcdonald Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 9*1/2" Dagor, remounted in Copal 1, allowing for movements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauncey_walden Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I have to put a vote in for the 159mm f/12.5 Wollensak Extreme Wide Angle. At 1.2 inches thick and 2.8 inches in diameter in its Rapax shutter and weighing in at 230 grams, it has to be among the smallest. The 135 WF Ektar is through at 5x7, but the 195 WF Ektar will just do it, but in a much larger shutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_atherton2 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 159mm 12.5 Wollensak - tiny little lens, very nice. Also the Kowa Graphic 210mm f9 (you might need to get a Copal 1 shutter for it) - smaller and imo nicer than the 210 G-Claron (more coverage for one thing). Both lenses small and relatively cheap. Tried a 190mm WF Ektar - didn't like it - massive and no much coverage. I'm always looking for a 180mm f9 Carl Zeiss Dagor though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnorman2 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 here is a picture of what you need. it is 60 feet long, and weighs 60 tons. lens diameter is 40". just swing by yerkes and i'll let you have it for a mere $480,000 OBO. sorry, overseas shipping not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_flanigan1 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 <a href="http://www.cocam.co.uk/CoCamWS/Equip/LFlensSpec.htm"> Kodak Wide Field Ektar 135mm F6.3 229mm Image circle; link to by Michael Gudzinowicz's web page</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_atherton2 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Yep, I'm prety sure the 135mm WF ektar doesn't cover 8x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave b Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 another vote for the WOLLY (Wollensak) 159mm!!! I am amazed that this little and inexpensive lens produces so well!! To tell the truth, I don't use all that much, BUT, everytime I mount it on the camera, I have a big grin ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_gingrow Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 140mm Zeiss Protar V f:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffrey_james Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Ric, No one mentioned a 6 1/2 WA Dagor. They are compact and good. Try and get one with a serial number of 77xxxx and above. If you come across a 210 Angulon it will cover fine (angulon, not super, though they can be pricey). The 9 1/2 Dagors are also really great, although it is at the narrow end of your spectrum. I was touting the 180 Zeiss Dagor WA to Tim, though you don't see a lot of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald_brewster Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 Still another vote for the 6.25" (159mm) Wollensak. Very small and very reasonably priced 8x10 wide angle lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxc Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 Another vote for the Super Symmar 110mm. Wide, wide, wide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_goldfarb Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 There's also the 120mm/f:14 Berthiot Perigraphe. I've posted info about it before, so check the archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emile_de_leon9 Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 130mm Rodenstock f12 Perigon.Super tiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo_j._zhang1 Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 18cm Zeiss Dagor f/9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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