These Geronars are nice small, light, Multi-Coated triplets, great for portraits at wider apertures and very sharp stopped down to f22. The shutter on it's own is worth the asking price.
I've read a little bit about 4x5 camera lenses and think that this will work with what I purchased... but forgive the 4x5 novice question - will this work with an Omega 45D (I did get 5 boards with it)?
If so, does it include the retaining ring?
I've read a little bit about 4x5 camera lenses and think that this will work with what I purchased... but forgive the 4x5 novice question - will this work with an Omega 45D (I did get 5 boards with it)?
If so, does it include the retaining ring?
I've used the Geronars. This is slightly longer than "normal" (whatever that is) for 4x5, which means you have enough coverage for movements. It is a classic design and will serve you very well. IMO these are the best triplets ever made, a classic and historically important design with all the modern advantages of a reliable shutter and multicoating.
P.S. hey Dan, I saw some pics from the Summitar, I'm very happy with it!
These geronars are essentially cooke triplets in design. Not a ton of coverage but very pretty lenses for portraiture and nice all around lightweight lenses if you don't need architecture amounts of coverage.