Hi all,
I'm seeking opinions on the Rodenstock 55mm f4.5 Apo-Sironar Digital lens. I'm currently borrowing a Schneider 60mm f5.6 APO-Digitar XL and am using on my Linhof Techno with 6c7cm roll film. I've got an eye to digital capture in about twelve to eighteen months, probably with either a P40+ or P65+ back. I have an option to buy the 60mm lens but the price is substantially more than the Rodenstock 55mm. I've been leant the 60mm because there is a delay in production of the 55mm at the factory – one very trusting and generous dealer leant me a new copy of the 60mm in the mean time. I'm really after opinions of the performance of the Rodenstock 55mm lens, both with analogue and digital capture, and if it's up to snuff with the smaller pixel pitch sensors found in the above mentioned backs. In an ideal world I'd buy the best once and be confident I'm set when eventually moving up, but cost is an issue and if opinion has it the 55mm is a great lens for less money I'd rather have the money in the bank!
Thanks guys,
TJV
I'm seeking opinions on the Rodenstock 55mm f4.5 Apo-Sironar Digital lens. I'm currently borrowing a Schneider 60mm f5.6 APO-Digitar XL and am using on my Linhof Techno with 6c7cm roll film. I've got an eye to digital capture in about twelve to eighteen months, probably with either a P40+ or P65+ back. I have an option to buy the 60mm lens but the price is substantially more than the Rodenstock 55mm. I've been leant the 60mm because there is a delay in production of the 55mm at the factory – one very trusting and generous dealer leant me a new copy of the 60mm in the mean time. I'm really after opinions of the performance of the Rodenstock 55mm lens, both with analogue and digital capture, and if it's up to snuff with the smaller pixel pitch sensors found in the above mentioned backs. In an ideal world I'd buy the best once and be confident I'm set when eventually moving up, but cost is an issue and if opinion has it the 55mm is a great lens for less money I'd rather have the money in the bank!
Thanks guys,
TJV