Recommendations for 210mm lens

[derekh]

I'm thinking of getting a used 210mm LF lens, but I'm not sure which one I should get. My only critieria is a 67mm filter size, so I can use my existing filters. I'd like to pay less than $400.

[Ole]

67mm filter size is HUGE for 210mm - the Xenar f:4.5 and Symmar f:5.6 both use 58mm, and the Symmar-S 77mm. Get a 58mm to 67mm adapter and a $100 lens?

[BrianShaw]

Fujinon 250 SF uses 67mm filters. Maybe the same for the "non-SF" Fujinon also?

[AZLF]

I bought a Schneider Zenar F-6.1 210 mm off ebay about a year ago for about $200.00. It is in perfect shape. I'm sorry to say I have not used it very much so far but the few shots I have with it are very sharp and the shutter is crisp and accurate. The filter size is 46mm.I use a 46-49 mm adaptor which allows me to share filters with two other cameras in my herd. I watched prices for a few months after I bought this one and the price at that time was remaining fairly steady at around the price I paid.I'm sure there are those who prefer other 210's but I have had no cause for complaint with this one.

[JosBurke]

I suggest a step up ring from whatever the lens you buy has threads for --my Fuji 210 has a 58 mm front thread and I too use 67 mm filters as they serve dual purpose with my Hasselblad glass. My Fuji 250 6,7 OTOH has a 67 mm thread but that is a very expensive and rather sought after lens due to it's coverage--same goes for my older single coated 210 Fuji--8x10 coverage----pick your glass and get a step up ring--problem solved!!

[Donald Miller]

I have shot the Symmar S 210 mm for over twenty years. It is as sharp as I want it. I sized all of my filters for 77 mm and used step down rings for my other lenses.

[haziz]

I'm thinking of getting a used 210mm LF lens, but I'm not sure which one I should get. My only critieria is a 67mm filter size, so I can use my existing filters. I'd like to pay less than $400.

Rodenstock Sironar N or its Caltar (Caltar II N) equivalent uses 67 mm filters and are very sharp. They should be available used in your price range. I believe the more recent (W and CMW) Fujinon 210 and the Nikkor W 210 also use 67 mm filters (I know the Fujinon W 180 does). I am also very happy with the Fujinon W 180. Another fine option would be the Nikkor 200M with a 52-67 step up ring if you insist on 67 mm filters. If getting new filters is an option, you should be able to find 52 filters easily since it is the usual Nikon (and others) size. It is an f8 lens but that is not too much of a problem at this focal length (I am assuming this is for a 4x5, coverage would be tight for 5x7). That lens is very sharp and is quite tiny (small lens+Copal 0 shutter).

Sincerely,

Hany.

[Colin Graham]

the nikkor 200 M is excellent if you dont mind a tessar design. Small, in a copal 0 and takes a 52mm filter or stepping ring. Mine's fabulous.

[ReallyBigCameras]

These days, $400 will get you a nice multicoated 210mm f5.6 plasmat from one of the "Big Four" (Fujinon, Nikon, Rodenstock or Schneider). For example, Midwest Photo Exchange currently has a 210mm f5.6 Nikkor W in 9+ condition listed on their web site for $375. This is a fairly modern, multicoated lens that takes 67mm filters.

Kerry

[jimgalli]

May as well go for the Caltar II-N or Rodenstock Sironar-N (same thing). Certainly one of the best, and comes with 67mm filter ring.