Schneider 210 HM vs 210 XL for 8X10

[luc_regnier5]

I would like to know if the older 210 HM equal the new 210 XL in

quality, sharpness, despite of less coverage for HM, I think .

[butch_welch]

I used the 210 HM years ago on 8x10. It covered with a little room to spare. I did not think the corners were as sharp as they could be, but were fine for contact printing. It is a large lens. The 210 XL is another lens all together. It will cover 12x20 and my 7x17 negs are very sharp from edge to edge. Even wide open the entire 7x17 frame was in focus. The XL exhibits very low flare and is extremely sharp. It is a HUGE lens. To answer your question in my opinion the HM is not the equal of the XL in quality or sharpness but the XL is a bigger (138mm filter), heavier more expensive lens. The XL would be wonderful on 8x10 but is probably a bit of overkill unless you need extreme movements. I think there are better lenses than the HM for 8x10. The 210 Angulon, 210 Computar and 240A Fuji come to mind.

[chris_hawkins]

I've got an 210 HM for sale at http://www.photo.net/gc/view-one.tcl?classified_ad_id=495472.