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Ed Vatza



Joined: 07 Dec 2018
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 1:41 am    Post subject: Portrait Lenses Reply with quote
I'm new to large format photography having recently purchased a Pacemaker Speed Graphic with the 135mm f/4.7 lens. I am looking for a reasonably priced portrait lens for the Speed Graphic and have just started looking around. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Name is Ed and I'm new to large format and the Speed Graphic. I shoot mostly street and mostly digital (Fuji) with a little film thrown in. At age 70 I am looking at large format as a new horizon for me. Wish me luck!
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hsandler



Joined: 27 Apr 2016
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Ed, I'm very happy with the Rodenstock Sironar 240mm f5.6. Mine is an older version from the 70s, which I acquired in a shutter for under $200. The Crown Graphic allows me to focus down to about 6 feet, which permits slightly wider than head and shoulders, more like waist and up portraits.

Ruth by Howard Sandler, on Flickr
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Ed Vatza



Joined: 07 Dec 2018
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Location: Pennsylvania USA
PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
hsandler wrote:
Hi Ed, I'm very happy with the Rodenstock Sironar 240mm f5.6. Mine is an older version from the 70s, which I acquired in a shutter for under $200. The Crown Graphic allows me to focus down to about 6 feet, which permits slightly wider than head and shoulders, more like waist and up portraits.


Excellent portrait. I'll look into that lens. Thanks.

Ed
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Name is Ed and I'm new to large format and the Speed Graphic. I shoot mostly street and mostly digital (Fuji) with a little film thrown in. At age 70 I am looking at large format as a new horizon for me. Wish me luck!
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