Large Format Minimal Lens and Kit Part 2

Another video in the series on getting started with Large Format Photography A discussion on the most basic lens for 4x5 photography along with options and buying tips. Part 2.

[@waynesimon2963]

Hello Joe. Have you stopped posting your videos on large format photography? We have missed your input...

[@s.p.9262]

Excellent video, I've been shooting MF with my Hasselblad 500-C & 500-Cm cameras for some time now. Last fall I built a 4x5 folding field camera from scratch, Toyo rotating ground glass back, 1958 version of Toyo's front standard for a rail camera, bellows, Fujinon lense etc. All the things you cover in this video I had to lookup the hard way. Great advice and and excellently information.
Thanks
Sonny P.

[@stangibson7122]

The introduction with CW was so so awesome !!!!

[@progtom7585]

great point about the aperture and low light level for focusing, thanks!!

[@timothymcdonnell7942]

I received my Intrepid 4x5 a few daus ago and am ready to buy some lenses. This video is spot on! Thank you.

[@x1124x]

What lens did you get? My Intrepid has been ordered and I expect it next month. Can't wait.

[@michaelharmon721]

Get a bright screen ground glass as this will help solve the problem.

[@peter2712]

I have a Turner Reich F6.8 lens from the turn of the century, the inside is marked 18 inch any insight on this designation?

[@Narsuitus]

Here are the lenses I use on my Calumet CC-402 wide field/short monorail 4x5 inch view camera:
Fujinon 135mm f/5.6 W #0 Shutter
Fujinon 90mm f/5.6 SWD #0 Shutter
Schneider 65mm f/8 Super-Angulon Compur #00 Shutter
Schneider 47mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL Compur #1 Shutter
I would like to have a telephoto lens for head & shoulder portraits but my bellows will not handle anything longer than 165mm.

[@terrywbreedlove]

I have all Nikkor lenses. A 65mm SW a 90mm SW and a 210W. All are fantastic and I want to add a 300mm soon.

[@paulweijenberg5237]

I only have one Nikon: 240 Wide angle for 8x10", a fantastic lens!

[@terrywbreedlove]

Paul Weijenberg I shoot 4x5

[@paulweijenberg5237]

@@terrywbreedlove I shoot also 4x5 as well. The next addition will be the Nikon 65mm SW.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Paul Weijenberg I loved the 65 as soon as I put it on and looked at the ground glass. I think you will be very happy.

[@gerardodalchielelueiro6897]

very usefull explanations best regards

[@neilpiper9889]

I think the name is important. Schneider is the name my man
90mm Super Angulon 6.8 is a good versatile starter for 5x4. The lens can be used as a wide/normal lens with a Rollfilm back.

[@paulweijenberg5237]

You're so right! I have this lens for my Linhof Technika.

[@HerculesImages]

Thank you very informative question I have a speed graphic (aka baby graflex) 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 with a wide lens 90mm What lens (focal length) recommendation do you suggest I would like to have a portraits/telephoto lens. Thanks

[@mannolitto2196]

I have a similar lens. Could you please make a video on your metering techniques.

[@chrismofer]

love ur picture. check my latest video, 35 cine triX tests :)

[@jacovanlith5082]

Schneider Tele-Xenar 360 mm
Scneider Xenar 300 mm

[@oibal60]

Thanks.

[@jacovanlith5082]

Schneider SA 65 mm

[@inevitablecraftslab]

rollfilm is called 120, not 120mm ;)