matt_docis Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 This has been addressed generally but not specifically, as far as I can see. Does anyone have any experience with the Fujinon 240A on the Horseman FA or HD camera? This is at the outside edge of what is supposed to work, but I'd prefer it to a 210 lens. Will the 300T work? What is the closest focus with either? Horseman HD & FA bellows draw is 249mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psartman Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I use the Fuji 300T with a Horseman HF, which has the same bellows draw as the FA and HD. It is a very sharp, compact lens for the focal length. With a 1 inch extension board it can focus to around 6 or 7 feet. I got the board and the lens from Midwest Photo Exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene_singer Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Matt, I own both of these Fujinon lenses. I've used the 300T for quite a while, and just received the 240A. Haven't had the opportunity to expose film with it yet. I'm using these lenses on, both, a Toyo 45AII and a Shen Hao. The cameras have relatively short bellows extensions, but they easily handle the focal lengths, focused from about 25 feet to infinity. Both lenses are mounted in small Copal 0 shutters. I also have a Fuji 210 CM-W mounted in a Copal 1 shutter. It is a larger, heavier lens. Forget about close-ups and extreme movements with the 300T. It wasn't designed for that purpose. The 240A has a huge image circle. It can easily be used with the 5X7 format. However, it would take 480mm of bellows extension for 1:1 close-ups. The 240A has a 52mm filter thread.I use a step-up ring for my standard 67mm filters and lens hood. I believe that both of these lenses are uniquely designed, excellent quality lenses. You can't go wrong with either one. I purchased them from Jim, at Midwest (mpex.com). He stocks a lot of new and used Fuji's. His prices are very reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Hope this is not a duplicate post as my connection was a bit flaky earlier and not sure my original go tthrough. In any event I use the 240 A on a Horseman FA and have no trouble focusing at infinity. I also focus closer sometimes but am not sure just how close you can go. Remember that with the FA you can get additional bellows extension (23 mm if memory serves) from the back bellows. I'd be happy to do an exact check for you in the studio ... if you need same just send me an email. From a practical point of view this is one of my most useful field lenses. When I am traveling "bare bones" light it is the 240 A and a 110 Super Symmar XL that go in my kit as the two lenses. Luck, Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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