Looking around, just curious about what's up with this lens and found this. I get curious about LF lenses even not having a MF/LF camera
All I know is that it was launched on '08 fall/'09 spring; it covers 8x10 and intended to "compete" with the older Schneider lenses, a new option at a good price. Looks like a good investment, use it as long lens on 4x5 and normal on 8x10 without additional lenses.