Lens for an 8x10 camera

[vintagepics]

I have just become the proud new owner of a Eastman 2D 8x10. The body is in great shape as well as the lens, but the lens appears to be a late 1800's Magic Lamp lens. It works fine, but is obviously not the proper lens for the camera due to the vignetting that is occuring. Can anybody reccomend what I should be looking for in a proper sized lens for this camera? Thanks

[mike c]

Keep the magic lamp lens it might work well for 5x7 or 4x5 with your camera with a reducing back which are fairly easy to find.12" or 300mm is normal for 8x10,coverage is important.Some lens have enough coverage for 8x10 and some don't.

[vintagepics]

Yes, I will keep it, i like the vignetting effect. Thanks for the info on the lens size. I will have to start shopping around.

[Curt]

As mike says 12" or 300mm, depending on the lens there are hundreds of different lenses that will work on it.

[jnanian]

go for a classic TR or wolly triple
they don't cost much but the glass is nice

[mike c]

I was just thinking vintaqepics,that if you find a lens before you buy it ask someone on Apug here.There are hundreds of lens out there and I bit there is many people here who have some knowledge of them all.
Mike

[vintagepics]

Thats a great idea, and thanks gang for all the info.

[mike c]

Most of us hang out around here while waiting for our prints to air dry anyways.

[vintagepics]

LOL, I know just what you mean. After screwing the pooch on 4 calotypes today, I started shopping for chemicals. Wow, that silver nitrate is expensive.

[mike c]

Don't know if you like the older lens but Jim Galli has a lot of information on the older lens and also photo's taken with them,he is a subscriber here and look into his gallery,its really something.Also the Large Format Forum site deals with large cameras and lens.
What ya making your own negs?