julian_mussi

Okay well I know I'm revisiting this question but I could really use

some good input. I'm looking for a decent(read sturdy, a pleasure to

use) 4X5, it will mostly stay in the studio, maybe be shot from the

car on ocassion. It going to be a portrait camera mainly so no huge

amount of movement, but I want the thing to last for a while. I've

been looking at the horseman le, sinar f2 and arca swiss f. I want

the body under $1500, geared focusing seems pretty important,

otherwise I dont care about weight, just want a steady camera that

will can be operated quickly in the studio. Sooooo many choices,

please share any imput/links you have that could help me make a

choice. Do one of these really stand out or are they all good

choices. Thanks for any help, really appreciate it.

Julian M

I wouldn't rule out the 80-200 f2.8 AFD. The price is not too bad, you get more flexability with the zoom. The lens is sharp as a tack, although that shouldn't be to much of a concern, anything sharper than this lens would be counterproductive for a portrait lens(anything too sharp brings out facial flaws). Well that's my $.02

Julian