sorin Posted November 1, 2000 Share Posted November 1, 2000 I decided to get the largest focal distance lens I can use on my 2x3 Graphic. That came out to be 165mm (non - telephoto). Any recomandations? I might use this lens on a 4x5 press so it should cover 4x5 with moderate movements. My budget is limited so a current lens might be too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_jefferson Posted November 2, 2000 Share Posted November 2, 2000 Hi Sorin, Every so often there's a polaroid model 110 camera for sale, moderately priced. The lens works great on 4x5 press cameras <p> Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorin Posted November 2, 2000 Author Share Posted November 2, 2000 Bill, the lens on that camera, while pretty good, it's a 127mm. I already have one in that focal range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_levitt1 Posted November 3, 2000 Share Posted November 3, 2000 I bought an older Zeiss Tessar 165mm in a compur shutter on ebay for about $70. I've used it on an older Graflex 4X5 with outstanding results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmcglasson Posted November 5, 2000 Share Posted November 5, 2000 Watch Shutterbug for a 159mm Wollensack extreme Wide or a 61/2 dagor these are small lenses with huge covering power that can be purchased for around $350 to $400. If your budget permits a 61/2"protar would also be a good choice as would a 165" Angulon usually in the $500.00 to $650.00 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy_ulrich Posted March 13, 2001 Share Posted March 13, 2001 You might be able to find a 162mm Optar/Raptar for cheap. I had an old uncoated one that worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpshiker Posted March 13, 2001 Share Posted March 13, 2001 Sorin, there is not so much difference between 165 and a 150 mm. You would have much more choice in the 150 range including more recent lenses such as Symmar, ApoSymmar, Sironar, ApoSironar, Nikkor W, depending on your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_cooper2 Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 I use a C.P.Goerz Berlin Dagor 1:6.8 f=16.5cm in DS Compur. This lens is very sharp (at f:11-16). It nicely covers 4X5 and gives lots of movement on my Technika 23. This is an uncoated lens from the 1930's (Ithink) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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