300 f5.6 Fuji-CM W

[MikeK]

I have the opportunity to buy a 300 f5.6 Fuji-CM W at a very reasonable price. Specifications I can find show this to cover 8x10, downside it is quite a large lens (Copal C/Copal3) with 77mm filter. Does an APUG'er have any practical experience with this lens?

TIA - Mike

 

[rbarker]

I haven't used the Fuji, but for comparison, the Schneider 300/5.6 APO-Symmar weighs about 200 grams more, and takes 105mm filters. The Fuji CMW is almost dainty in comparison.

specs:

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/lenses/LF8x10in.html

 

[MikeK]

The lens has a new home . Keeping my fingers crossed for good weather this comong weekend. Got to test this little puppy....

- Mike

 

[rbarker]

Yeah, fog can be fun, but clear is better for lens tests.

 

[noseoil]

I have 2 of their CM-W lenses which I use for 4x5 work. They are very good with respect to coverage, clarity and coatings. If the 300 is anything like the 125 or 180, you will have an excellent lens for 8x10.

Have to agree with Ralph, I have the older 300mm f5.6 Symmar-S (105mm filters as well) on an old B&J 8x10 and it is quite a lens. Those dinky little 77mm filters will be a lot less expensive and easier to find.