jephotog

Thanks for all the input. As usual though the answers just raise more

questions on my part. To answer some of the questions asked me first.

I would use this in a studio first for product shots and move with it

outdoors once I had the camera figured out. I would look at a lens

like this as primarily a 150 and use the other length only in a pinch

till I can get a lens in that range. What are the advantages to

coatings and multi-coatings? It was mentioned this is a decent lens

but should be in the $200-300 range, are there other lenses in this

price range I should look at?

THan

I have just built my own large format camera and am looking to oufit

it with lenses or lens as I can only afford one at the moment, unless

I choose not to buy film as well, which would defeat the idea of

owning two lenses. I will be doing some studio as well as architecture

and landscape work. I was contemplating a 90 or 150-180 lens as my

first two. I have been offered this lens for less than $400 and seems

to be a good value. Any suggestions on this lens or other

recomendations in the under $500 range.