mark_baylin Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any direct experience with the Gorez 16.5" F/9 Red Dot Artar for use with the 8x10 format? Does this lens cover the format comfortably in your experience?... sharp right to the corners...? I'm used to a 250 Wide Field Ektar and I've never been able to find the limit for this lenses coverage... I would love to find a longer lens that would perform the same. Also, any experiences with your favourite lens in the 16-18" inch range (for 8x10) would be great;y appreciated! Thanks for your help! Mark Baylin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hamley Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Mark, The 16.5" Artar is the shortest Artar that Goerz officially rcommended for 8x10, although Dagor77 claims a 10-3/4" covers fine. I have a 16-1/2" Artar and you will not be disappointed. The design is common, so a 16.5" Apo-Ronar, Apo-Artar, Repro-Claron, 450mm (18") Fuji C are all the same lens. The Fuji is multicoated, small, and incredibly sharp. If you want a modern lens, get the Fuji. I assume you excluded the 19" lenses for a reason, but the same info applies there too. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_frith Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 i have a 16.5" red dot artar that i had skgrimes remount in an older copal 3...i use it all the time on my 8x10...i use it for both landscapes and it doubles as a good portrait lens too if u have enough bellows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_kadillak13 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 The 16.5" Red Dot is a real sleeper as it has amazing coverage to more than 11x14 and is sharp right to the edge. I purchased a used one in an Ilex #4 and it is fabulous. My other all around "best" 8x10 lens in your desired focal length is the 450mm Nikon M. I use this one with 8x10 through and including 12x20 and its coverage and contrast is simply astounding. From a costs standpoint, I feel that you could find a more modern Nikon 450M cheaper than what you can get a lens and barrel and pay to mount it. I have seen them go for $450 - $650 but when you find a good one, jump on it. They do not last long. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry h-l Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 ....other favorite lenses in the 16-18 inch range.... The Dagor 16.5 inch f7.7 is very nice, easily covers 8x10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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