Need a longer lens - advice appreciated

[John Kasaian]

IMHO a telephoto lens on a view camera will drive the most sane 'tog absolutely bonkers when it comes time to fine focus. I will assume that you're shooting 4x5 and won't be contact printing so I'll suggest that you use the longest, sharpest lens you have and enlarge/crop your print. With great glass and film your negative should contain all the detail and sharpness you'll likely require as well as sparing you any future mental health issues.

[df cardwell]

Rent a Hasselblad.

You haven't lived until you try swinging and tilting a LONG tele
for a money job. I think this job is not good for 4x5,
but right in the park for 120.