360mm Tele-Xenar f/5.5 for Portraits in 4x5"
I wouldn't want to go shorter unless I had no space to work with.
I've never even owned a "normal" for either my 4x5 or 8x10. Generally I go either longer or much longer, and only once in awhile, shorter. It
all depends on the individual. But I probably will never own a "normal" view camera lens.
Compensating for something?
I've never even owned a "normal" for either my 4x5 or 8x10. Generally I go either longer or much longer, and only once in awhile, shorter. It
all depends on the individual. But I probably will never own a "normal" view camera lens.
Own the tools that allow you to work unhindered, and will not leave you feeling like "what should I use". Be able to determine what you NEED(not just what you want) before you even set up the camera. Let your brain determine the FL you'll need.
Funny. When I started with 35mm, I wanted a longer lens first. With 4x5, I'd like to get a wider lens.For those that shoot landscape and portraits, when you consider your lens collection, what focal length did/would you have purchased sooner because you get more versatility and use from it - a wider or longer lens?
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