127mm Rodenstock Ysarex on 4X5???

[todd_phillips1]

Just wondering.......I have a box full of old Polaroid cameras

including three or four 110A/B's and wondered if the 127mm lens would

work on 4X5? This would be on a field camera and for shots that need

no or very limited movements.

 

Has anyone tried this lens on 4X5? Will it even work??? I have a

need for a lens in this focal length area and thought this might be

an alternative to a 125mm Fujinon.

[bob fowler]

The 127mm f/4.7 Yasaron DOES cover 4X5 with <i>some</i> movements, not sure about the 127mm Ysarex though.

[jim_galli4]

Actually covers pretty well although you'll get into steep mtf drop off before you get to the edge of the circle. Sometimes that's OK when there's just sky up there anyway. The one I've tested is VERY sharp in the center.

[tim_curry]

It works well. Since there is little room for movement, I built this box camera with the Polaroid lens, view finder and focusing scale attached to the front by the lens board. Crude, yes? Works, yes!

 

This lens is very sharp in the center. There is a fall-off of quality at the corners as has been stated, but with 4x5 film, you can compose for a good image and have plenty of film to work with. This fall-off is really not too bad at all, especially considering the costs involved.

 

I have the Fujinon 125 CM-W which I use on my field camera and it is an outstanding lens, my first choice for normal shooting with plenty of coverage for movements. The Rodenstock is certainly a good lens for street shooting. With a tripod, the results are far above what you might expect for quality considering it was not designed as a 4x5 lens.I would have to say, just do it. Check lower speeds to make sure you have a good one. I've found one which is slow at 1/4 second and below, but the other two are fine.

[todd_phillips1]

Tim,

 

That's a very interesting camera!! What type of viewfinder did you use? And are you custom making these for sale??