Goerz 168mm f/6.8 for 5x7

Dog Opposites

A
Dog Opposites

  • 1
  • 1
  • 92
Acrobatics in the Vondelpark

A
Acrobatics in the Vondelpark

  • 6
  • 4
  • 167
Finn Slough Fishing Net

A
Finn Slough Fishing Net

  • 1
  • 0
  • 100
Dried roses

A
Dried roses

  • 13
  • 7
  • 190
Hot Rod

A
Hot Rod

  • 5
  • 0
  • 113

Recent Classifieds

Forum statistics

Threads
197,464
Messages
2,759,467
Members
99,513
Latest member
gtek-india
Recent bookmarks
0

Jeremy

Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2002
Messages
2,761
Location
Denton, TX
Format
Multi Format
There are a couple of these on ebay right now and a few for sale at some of the online shops and I haven't been able to find out much info on them. All I have been able to find is that they "should cover up to 5x7." Can anyone help out with a little more info?

I thought it would be a good (and low-priced) match with a 240mm convertible lens as I tend to shoot with a normal or slightly longer lens (I love the Nikon 60mm macro in that postage stamp size) and only on occasion do I reach for a wider or longer lens.
 

PaulH

Subscriber
Joined
Feb 20, 2003
Messages
171
Location
Hudson, New
Format
8x10 Format
I have one of those. When I shot 5x7 it was the only lens I used. Similar to 35mm on a 35mm camera. Plenty of coverage for 5x7. In fact, it covers 8x10, just.
 

David A. Goldfarb

Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Sep 7, 2002
Messages
19,981
Location
Honolulu, HI
Format
Large Format
I have one as well (ser III uncoated) and it does just cover 8x10", but I have heard reports that not all of them do, so it's probably best to test it.

It's a great compact wide lens. I sometimes use it for 4x5" when I want a lot of coverage.
 
OP
OP
Jeremy

Jeremy

Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2002
Messages
2,761
Location
Denton, TX
Format
Multi Format
Thanks for the quick replies! I'm watching a couple on ebay that are so cheap right now that if they stay low I can afford a shutter speed tester from Calumet to go with it. They are all mounted in older compur and compound shutters and I figure if they work consistently then I'll just buy the tester and re-mark the shutter speeds on the shutter, but if they're all over the place I'll just have to fork over the $$$ to have it mounted in a more modern shutter.
 

David A. Goldfarb

Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Sep 7, 2002
Messages
19,981
Location
Honolulu, HI
Format
Large Format
S. K. Grimes is still doing good work on those Compound air-regulated shutters. I had one serviced not long ago, and it works great. They seem (and in fact are) old fashioned, but they are relatively quiet and low vibration, and are accurate when cleaned and lubricated.
 

Ole

Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Sep 9, 2002
Messages
9,249
Location
Bergen, Norway
Format
Large Format
F:6.8 looks like a double-gauss wide-angle lens. If that's what it is, I can only recommend it; I use 90, 120 and 165mm Angulons and love them all.
 

David A. Goldfarb

Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Sep 7, 2002
Messages
19,981
Location
Honolulu, HI
Format
Large Format
Angulons and Dagors indeed are close cousins.
 
OP
OP
Jeremy

Jeremy

Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2002
Messages
2,761
Location
Denton, TX
Format
Multi Format
...stupid freakin' ebay snipers popping in at the literal last 3 seconds...

just means I need to do the same :smile:
 
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom