I read through the german thread, main take aways that jup this went through Greiner, and the target market is Asia and the US. Supposedly some buyers are just collectors.
And the a lot of verbal gymnastics, you aren't missing much.
I read through the german thread, main take aways that jup this went through Greiner, and the target market is Asia and the US. Supposedly some buyers are just collectors.Not sure what, if anything, Linhof had to do with the production of the "Edition" series. See this thread from LFPF: https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/archive/index.php/t-146467.html Nothing really firm here, some speculation that Greiner might have had a hand in making this happen. One of the replies links to a German large format photography forum, maybe that has more information along this line.
2nd lens bought - Nikon Nikkor W 210mm f5.6 in mint condition incl. lens board and caps for £236 incl shipping
Pretty pleased with my purchases - two lenses for £516 isn't bad at all.
This rises a somewhat interesting question, what was the last large-format lens in production? The Kan Rinpoche 60mm f/11.5?
Well, I bought a brand new clone of the Goerz Hypergon a few months ago, so, while the big 4 may have left the market, there are still small companies turning things out. The limitation is at the moment I don't know if anyone make an LF compatible shutter, so they'll all be barrel lenses.
And when you decide to get a 90mm, there are many to choose from that won't break the bank. And while we're at it, here is a simple way to increase your arsenal of lenses for very little MOO-la -- before or after you get a 90mm:
http://www.subclub.org/fujinon/close-up.htm
My friends....lens purchasing complete and hence my lens kit. I hope I have chosen well and thanks to you all.
65mm - Schneider MC Super Angulon f5.6- £292
90mm - Fuji Fujinon SW f8 - £234 incl shipping
210mm - Nikon Nikkor W f5.6 - £235
Total spent on 3 lenses incl. shipping to Gibraltar: £764
150mm - Schneider 150mm f5.6 Apo Symmar MC (had already)
Great choices all! NOW ... let's see some pictures
I have a pessimistic feeling that there are already many times more existing large format lenses than what people will ever need to use.
For anyone else looking to buy a budget 210 , I don't think the Rodenstock Geronar 210 f/6.8 was mentioned. I recently re-bought one of these to use on 5x7" , having had one and sold it in the 2000's...
Thanks for correcting me on that Chuckroast. It is a very useful lens.
Not sure what, if anything, Linhof had to do with the production of the "Edition" series. See this thread from LFPF: https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/archive/index.php/t-146467.html Nothing really firm here, some speculation that Greiner might have had a hand in making this happen. One of the replies links to a German large format photography forum, maybe that has more information along this line.
It is my understanding that 25 of each focal length were made. Linhof Studio explicitly shows the 150 mm as "sold out." They show the remaining four focal lengths and say they have the 210 mm in stock. The other two sellers of these that I am aware of, Badger Graphic and Greiner (in Germany), only show the 240, 300 and 360 mm lenses.
Linhof has a new digital and analog lens price list out, dated 1 April 2024. For analog lenses it shows the 210, 240, 300 and 360 mm "Edition" lenses, for prices it says "On request." Last years price list showed actual prices.
David
This rises a somewhat interesting question, what was the last large-format lens in production? The Kan Rinpoche 60mm f/11.5?
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