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Lens Question.

Post by Keith Tapscott » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:00 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

I use a Schneider 180mm Symmar-S lens on my 5x4 Camera. If I ever decided to buy a 5x7 inch format Camera, would this lens comfortably cover that area of film? :?:

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Post by George Hart » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:11 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

The Schneider website gives an image circle of 252 mm for this lens. The diagonal of 5x7 is ~210 mm, so yes it would cover. Comfortably? Well that depends on how much movement you would need!

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Post by Ole Tjugen » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:44 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

I use a 180 Symmar (no letters, the convertible kind) on 5x7". No problem at all. The 150mm Symmar is usable too, but only straight on with no movements.
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Post by Keith Tapscott » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:13 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Thanks to George and Ole, just something I wanted to know if I ever decide to move up to the next larger format.
It looks like I will be able to apply some movements if required provide they are not extreme.

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