21mm is pretty deep. It might be too much. What is the minimum bellows for your camera?
I'm not sure what the minimum extension is: the camera is a Linhof Technika V — the front standard can be retracted into the camera body, almost to the point where it's touching the ground glass, though I don't think you're meant to use the camera with it in that position.
Um, this http://www.laflexcamera.com/new-page-1 link will take you to a Technika V user's manual. In English, even.
And this https://www.largeformatphotography....390-Linhof-wide-angle-device-what-s-the-scoop will take you to a discussion of the LInhof wide angle focusing device.
The Technika V, like many press cameras, is somewhat hostile to short lenses. If you're serious about shooting a 65 mm lens on 4x5 without movements, consider getting a 4x5 Crown Graphic with Graflok back. Minimum extension is 52.4 mm. Note that on 4x5 a 65 will need a a 1.5 stop CF.
The shortest lens that can be used on the focusing tracks of the MT is a 72mm.
So, choose:
WIDE -- 90
EXTRAWIDE -- 75
SUPERWIDE -- 65
A 75mm is not that much different from a 65mm, and you can always crop the 65mm image to attain a 75mm perspective. Much depends on what else you have --100mm, 125mm, 135mm???
Its been a while, but my reccolection was that 90mm was about the widest on a flat board, and that didn't fully engage the rail. So my guess is with a 20mm recess, a 75mm will be workable. I'm guessing a 65 will require the internal focusing mechanism that seems hard to find. According to Bob Salomon:
MT: Master Technika.
The MT 2000 and MT 3000 have a focusable internal rail that can handle shorter lenses.
One other advantage of a recessed board is the front rail will not be in the image when front fall is max. Of course in my 45CF you can drop the front rail, but sometimes I forget.
I was assuming you can drop the bed on your camera. If not, the 65mm will probably not work -- and the 75mm might have the same problem.
Anyway, since you have a 135mm, the 90mm fits in the middle better than a 75mm.
And here's an easy way to add more lenses to your arsenal -- without buying any new lenses:
http://www.subclub.org/fujinon/close-up.htm
I own two 90mm lenses, which are both in recessed boards. They are both the smaller f/8 versions and fit well in Technika-style recessed boards. Mine are both 20mm or deeper. Both of my lenses have permanently-mounted cable releases, although a cable-release extension or on-board adapter (with a stiff wire connection to the shutter release) are both viable options as well.
I use the end of the cable release or the end of my mechanical pencil (always with me in the exposure log) to open/close the preview and to set the aperture. I can set shutter speed and cock the shutter with my fingers, but a tool would work as well. I don't find using the lenses in recessed boards fiddly at all.
My 75mm lens is also in a recessed board and is operated in the same manner.
I'd really recommend going with a 90mm before going wider. It is the "standard" wide angle for 4x5 for a reason and would fit nicely with the lenses you have already, giving you a 150% progression (90x1.5=135, 135x1.5=~202; close enough to 210). Just my -HOP
Best,
Doremus
I think a 90mm f/8 (Or maybe 5.6) is going to be what I'll go for.
honestly, most of the lenses I shoot are ƒ9 lenses, and I find them fine. Admittedly most don't qualify as wide on the cameras they're used on (which does make a difference), but I have shot my G-Claron 210mm ƒ9 on an 8x10 (equivalent to 105mm on a 4x5) and haven't had issues seeing and focusing. But I have a Super Angulon 90mm ƒ5.6 and a Fujinon SW 105mm ƒ8 and I use the Fujinon more because its smaller, and easier to pack. The darkness isn't an issue as long as I bring a dark cloth. If you're just using a hood outside, then you want the brightest lens you can find.
I agree with abruzzi. Another point to consider is the size of the lens. I chose an f8 because it was much smaller and lighter -- and smaller filters (67mm vs 82mm). The f5.6 would not fit on my camera.
I also have a 105mm f5.6, and a 90mm f8.0 seems just as bright to me.
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