8x10 Wide Angle Lens Recommendations

[John Hamlen]

Starting to build an 8x10 system and am looking for a wide angle lens which can cover (or almost cover 10x8), is manageable (in terms of weight & expense), and for which the front filter thread is vaguely standard. So far my research has turned up this list of possible candidates.

Any ones I have missed, personal lens recommendations, and any top tips on the best places to sources these bits of glass will be gratefully received. (I'm in the UK)

Many thanks
John

Model - Focal Length - Max Aperture - Image Circle - Front Filter Thread
Nikkor SW 120 f/8 312 77
Nikkor SW 150 f/8 400 95
Super-Symmar XL 150 f/5.6 386 95
Grandagon N 155 f/6.8 382 105
Fujinon CM-W 210 f/5.6 309 67
APO-Sironar S 210 f/5.6 316 72
APO-Symmar 210 f/5.6 305 72
Fujinon A 240 f/9 336 52
APO-Symmar 240 f/5.6 352 77
APO-Sironar N 240 f/5.6 350 77
Nikkor W 240 f/5.6 336 82
APO-Sironar S 240 f/5.6 372 86
Fujinon CM-W 250 f/6.3 320 67

[photomc]

Wollensak 159mm will be mentioned, small and covers - I'm always looking for one, but seem to find them Right after they are sold

the 240 G Claron in a Copal 1 are good, IC something like 350, also the 240 Germinar are great (I use one of these) in a Copal 1 - These repro lens, so may or may not be in a shutter.

[ic-racer]

The Fujinon lenses you want are the 250 f 6.7 (398mm) and the 80 degree 210mm W (352mm)
Other than that the list looks OK, I'd just start looking for any of those in the list that are reasonably priced.

[Neanderman]

There is the Schneider 165mm Super Angulon (393.0 mm @ f22), 105mm filter.

The early 80 degree Fujinon 180mm f5.6 (305.0 mm @ ƒ22) 58mm filter will cover 8x10 with minimal movement.

There is also the 'classic' WF Ektar 190mm f6.3 (317.0 mm @ ƒ16).

Ed

[mat4226]

That's a pretty comprehensive list there!

I'm going to second what ic-racer said about the older Fuji 210mm W, it's a spectacular wide angle with plenty of movements stopped down.

[John Hamlen]

Thanks Mike. Wollensak hadn't come up on my radar, maybe because I'd been scared away by the idea of trying to focus an f12.5 wide-angle. However, since your tip I've read lots of good things about them!

Wollensak 159mm will be mentioned, small and covers - I'm always looking for one, but seem to find them Right after they are sold

the 240 G Claron in a Copal 1 are good, IC something like 350, also the 240 Germinar are great (I use one of these) in a Copal 1 - These repro lens, so may or may not be in a shutter.

[John Hamlen]

Thanks ic-racer. Having put together the list I'm erring more towards the wider (210 and below) end of things, but will definitely add the 210 to my jump-on-it-when-I-find-one-reasonably-priced list. Hmmm, now how do I edit my originals post Cheers, John

The Fujinon lenses you want are the 250 f 6.7 (398mm) and the 80 degree 210mm W (352mm)
Other than that the list looks OK, I'd just start looking for any of those in the list that are reasonably priced.

[John Hamlen]

Thanks for the additions Ed. Very helpful. Now how on earth did I miss the 165mm SA from the list! Cheers John

[John Hamlen]

Thanks for the advice Mat. The more I research this, the more it seems that Fuji are unsung heroes of the LF lens world! All the best, John

That's a pretty comprehensive list there!

I'm going to second what ic-racer said about the older Fuji 210mm W, it's a spectacular wide angle with plenty of movements stopped down.

[Barry S]

Don't forget the 210mm f/9 and 240mm f/9 Graphic Kowa/Computar/Kyvytar lenses. Very compact with huge coverage, although the front filter threads aren't exactly "vaguely standard".