4x5 lenses; a practical question

[jimgalli]

I have a 210mm barrel lens from a Agfa process camera for $40. $5 more to ship it. I sell lots of stuff here. It's a repromaster and don't let the cheap price fool you. It's incredibly sharp. PM me if you're interested.

[atenlaugh]

Jeremy et al-about Lens and Repro-one should not always judge the book by the cover. What they do carry is some GREAT glass. So if one was to purchase a barrel lens from them which they have some good ones right now you might pay slightly more but can be assured of getting top quality. For instrance they have a Ross 10 inch in barrel. I have this same lens with a shutter which I got from them over thirty years ago. Adequately covers 5x7. Great lens too.
Best, Peter

My impression was, no matter the price, it's awfully convenient having all that glass available in one, eat to get to place!

[atenlaugh]

Everyone:

Thanks so much for all of the help. I'm reasonably happy with my decisions, much due to the kindness of APUGers (Jeremy, John, I'm looking at you).

Also, I'm taking up John's subscription deal, something I've been meaning to do for some time now.

Maybe I'll post some results once I get the hang of all this!


Thanks again,
Nate

[gma]

Check the Surplus Shed website. They have all sorts of bargain lenses.