Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Fast f stops sometimes makes focussing easier, but you typically use an aperture of 22 or so with largeformat, so they are a of little value (at least to me) At such an aperture, most modern LF lenses are diffraction limited, and there is little difference in performance. You may consider stticking to one brand or other may be for consistency of colour rendition, but it's an issue for commercial merchandise photographers only, really. - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Harris" <charles@charlesharris.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 6:28 AM Subject: [Leica] Large Format lenses > 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 > > >