lens for 16x20

largeformat pat

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• Apr 24, 2013

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Hey,
Apart from the Schneider lens who else has something that will cover 16x20. I like the look of the 550 xxl however the price is the issue. Any suggestions please

 

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• Apr 25, 2013

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Goertz Red dot Artar could be an option 24" and longer should cover 16x20 and they are not too hard to find and cheap in comparison to the XXL lenses

 

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• Apr 25, 2013

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largeformat pat said:

Hey,
Apart from the Schneider lens who else has something that will cover 16x20. I like the look of the 550 xxl however the price is the issue. Any suggestions please

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24" Dagor.

 

TheFlyingCamera

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• Apr 25, 2013

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There should be some Nikkor process lenses in the 24" range that would cover, in barrel. Or the Rodenstock Apo-Ronars.

 

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• Apr 25, 2013

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hi pat, you didn't suggest if you'd mind oldish designs ..

probably a longish verito ( 14.5 or 18" ) with the element removed.
its based on a rapid rectalinaer design so stopped down is sharp.
one of reinhold's wollaston meniscus lenses in a barrel w/waterhouse stops will probably cover it too
they cost much less than the other lenses mentioned , have a large image circle, and stopped down can be pretty un-diffuse/soft.

 

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• Apr 25, 2013

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Pat,

What do you like to photograph?
Adams type landscapes? Cityscapes? Junkyards and fire hydrants? Portraits?
Do you prefer precision and punch in your photos? Then get a modern(ish) lens.
Are you intrigued by the understated and indefinate? Get a meniscus lens.
Can't decide? Get both types, you'll never regret it.

As John suggests, a meniscus in a longer focal length is quite adaptable.
Wide open they have a lovely glow without breaking down into mush.
Stopped down they have a nice classic, mellow nature.

Here's an example of a 500mm meniscus aimed at a dirty kitchen sink:
(there was a url link here which no longer exists)
Even at wide open it has nice atmosphere without going "wild".

Reinhold
www.re-inventedPhotoEquip.com

 

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johnielvis

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• Apr 26, 2013

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Don't count on a 24" process lens covering 16x20. The fuji 600 compact is said to be able to cover 16x20.

calculation using 48 degrees coverage and 25.6" diagonal coverage requirement gives a minimum focal length of approximately 29". So go for a 30 inch lens minimum. This is no movements at infinity too. Be conservative. Don't skimp on coverage. There is no point in going big if your lens will crop to a smaller format with dark corners.

perhaps look for some longer protar 7 cells that are "less than pristine" if you're on a budget. If you're "on the cheep" you can't to wrong with one of reinhold's lenses in my opiinion. Get the 1000mm one if you go that route--be conservative.