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Anyone have experience of either Apo-GrandagonS, the 35 mm f/4.5 and 45 mm f/4.5?
How are they on MF with distortion?
Also, is the center filter totally essential?

My 35/4.5 Apo-Grandy is rectilinear. But the camera has to be level and the back has to be parallel to the subject.

It is the shortest lens that covers 2x3, R'stock does and doesn't recommend it for 6x12. Yes, a center filter is essential, I've done the same shot with and without. You want a CF.

My 35 is too wide for many situations, but when I need what it does there's no substitute.

Depending on the format you shoot and prices when you shop, you may be better of with a 47/5.6 Super Angulon XL. It has more coverage than the 45 Apo-Grandy.

jodad said:

Anyone have experience of either Apo-GrandagonS, the 35 mm f/4.5 and 45 mm f/4.5?
How are they on MF with distortion?

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Top is for the 45mm Apo-Grandagon and its competition the 38mm Biogon below:
Use caution comparing side-by-side, as the 38 Biogon data is for 6x6cm coverage only (80mm diagonal).

jodad said:

Also, is the center filter totally essential?

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Falloff is significant, but one can easily burn the center when printing.

ic-racer said:

Falloff is significant, but one can easily burn the center when printing.
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God, it really is significant! Dan Fromm did say “you want a cf” lol
I thing I will go
With a suggestion made to me and rent one to see how it ends up looking...