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My vote goes to the Rodenstock Sironar S 180 mm Macro. Just bought one earlier this year myself, fabulous lens. And fwiw it is the preferred lens for the Betterlight user group which includes and endorsement from the company. Highly recommended.I am sure it has been discussed ad nauseum, but what does the get dpi crowd recommend!!??
Freddy Ready:angel:
I got mine used but in mint condition from Badger graphics for around $7-8 bills, sorry can't remember which now. I have also seen them on flea bay going for more or less the same. Jack does make a good point about the bellows extension on the 120 mm vs the 180 mm though. But you would be giving up some coverage also with the shorter focal length. The 180 R has a huge amount of coverage.well, I have a chamonix 45N-2 with the universal bellows, the 180 sounds like it would break the bank. I will have to look around for the nikon.
thanks for the recommendations
Matto
thanks mang I know you always give really solid advice, will that chamonix universal bellows give me enough draw?I got mine used but in mint condition from Badger graphics for around $7-8 bills, sorry can't remember which now. I have also seen them on flea bay going for more or less the same. Jack does make a good point about the bellows extension on the 120 mm vs the 180 mm though. But you would be giving up some coverage also with the shorter focal length. The 180 R has a huge amount of coverage.
Hope this helps.
Rob
depends on what working distance you would like to work from your subject and how much bellows draw you have.I am sure it has been discussed ad nauseum, but what does the get dpi crowd recommend!!??
ok ... nice set of steps there ... so, if you don't mind me asking, which way are these not doing what you'd like them to?currently I have a 90, 115,135,150 and 210.
I have a printing business catering to artists and making limited edition prints. I did all these things and they work. But the Macro Sinaron Se 180mm f/5.6 and digital camera stitches will match my Epson 10,000xl scanner in sharpness. In fact I did a job for a very fussy artist and he complained that the small fibers from the canvas were showing in his life size print (just like they do in real life). It is worth the price.:thumbup: And here it is btw....switch cells,,, works..
also enlarging lens,,, works.
or "long" cinema lenses (reverse mounted. knew a guy who did diamonds this way. don't remember the lens) ,, works
also try this set of info from one of my fav LF makers (schneider)
http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/vintage_lens_data/large_format_lenses/m-componon/
works mo betta.
richard.
It used to have a Canon 5D on it but I could only get an equivalent of a 2.5" square at 80 mp due to the mirror box getting in the way. With this Oly E-P1 I can get 4x4" square (moving just the rear standard) and 485mp. :thumbup:christ what a contraption!!!!
lol
very cool!!:angel:
gotta love that bag bellowsI did all these things and they work. But the Macro Sinaron Se 180mm f/5.6 and digital camera stitches will match my Epson 10,000xl scanner in sharpness. .
It was made by Studio Tool (Sweden I think) but I don't think they are available any longer. Came with the plate to mount onto the Sinar P rear standard and to the camera but I'm using a Really Right Stuff quick release and L-braket.gotta love that bag bellows