Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/12

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Large Format lenses
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 09:57:46 -0700
References: <200107120049.RAA00265@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

You should chose Rodenstock for wide angle lenses. The 75 and 90 are f/4.5 
. Then Schneider or Rodenstock for the longer lenses as they are all f/5.6 .

I currently have a Rodenstock Grandagon 75/4.5, Schneider Super-Symmar HM 
120/5.6, Schneider Symmar-S MC 180/5.6. Nikkor T* ED 270/6.3, Nikkor T* ED 
360/8, Nokkor T* ED 500/11, and a Nikkor T* ED 720/16.

The unique thing about this arrangement of lenses is that they "all" have 
67mm filter threads. One set of filters for the whole series.

The shortest lens you can use on a Linhof V is 75mm and the longest lens 
you can use is a 500, and it must be a telephoto design.

Also, you should stick to 0 and 1 shutters. #3 shutters overpower the front 
of a Linhof V (or Master Technika) and severely limits movements.

Jim


At 08:28 AM 7/12/01 -0500, Charles Harris wrote:
>I've just purchased an old Linhof Technica V :). The included lenses are not
>to my liking. Can anybody recommend a brand or series of large format
>lenses. Those closest to the Leica look would be the most interesting. I'll
>probably get something in the range of 75-90, 115-150, and a 210-240.
>Fastest available f stop only. Thanks.
>
>charles h