210mm Computar Symmetrigon, any feedback??

harlequin

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Dear APUG Members,

Currently looking at 210 5.6 Computar lens, it looks well made and lens looks coated
my questions are:

1) Anyone who has used this lens, is it a plasma?
2) How would it compare to Schneider of Fuji lenses of same focal length?
3) Curious about image circle/coverage, will be using on 4x5 camera.
4) Lastly, does anyone have any images produced by this optic, I have not heard much
about these lenses, but probably would be an improvement over my uncoated 6" Ilex model
with sticky/oily shutter blades....

Many Thanks!!

Regards,

Harlequin
 

Peter Schrager

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I owned one years ago...lens and repro sold it to me ..should have kept it..its a great lens
 

Vaughn

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If it is the 210/6.3 Computar Symmetrigon, than you have a most excellent lens. Designed in the USA, made in Japan. A "symmetrical 4-element, flat-field lens with single coating on the glass". (not a Plasmat, plasma, whatever.)

They came with a great screw-on lens shade. I used the lens for both 4x5 and 5x7. I never had any coverage issues. Sharp (very sharp), great contrast (the lens shade helps here!)

In 1980, I bought a new 4x5, made in India that came with a Computar Symmetrigon 210/6.3 for about $525. I was not expecting much from the lens, but was happily surprised. It and the camera (with a 5x7 back) got stolen in 1995, and I finally replaced it a few years back when I started using a 5x7 again. For awhile they were cheaper on the used market than the value of the Copal #1 shutter they are in!
 
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