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pauliefrog
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I just acquired a 4x5 with a TURNER-REICH 5X8 ANAST f6.8 SERIES 11 LENS in an Ilex shutter which has 3 aperture scales.Can anyone please give me some guidance on how to use this lens?Thanks,
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RichS
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On 2004-07-15 12:02, pauliefrog wrote:
I just acquired a 4x5 with a TURNER-REICH 5X8 ANAST f6.8 SERIES 11 LENS in an Ilex shutter which has 3 aperture scales.Can anyone please give me some guidance on how to use this lens?Thanks,
Paul.
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Ahh, I love T&R convertible lenses! 
What focal lengths is the lens? It should say on the lens cells and on the arperture scale??
To use:
Both cells in place equal the shortest focal length stated on the lens.
Remove the front cell, leave the rear in place, and you have the next focal length.
Remove the rear cell and use the front cell and you have the longest stated focal length.
The three arperture scales are there because each focal length has it's own set of f-stops. Match the scale to the cells you're using.
Most people say that when you use the front cell by itself, you're supposed to mount it in the rear... I personally find that very inconvenient and just leave the front cell in the front. It really doesn't seem to make any difference in the older lenses like the T&R.
BUT, when you use a single cell, it really helps to use a good filter also. Something like a yellow #8 or red 23A. Cuts down on chromatic abberations and such. makes for a much sharper image. And also only works in B&W...
Good luck with it and let us know how it works for you!
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pauliefrog
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| Thanks.I intend to use this for close up work.What would be the best lens cell and aperture to use.Also I have a 75mm Tominon in a Polaroid Copal #1 shutter as well as a Wolly 90mm 6.8.Of this collection,which would give the sharpest result at the most effective aperture(I have a 22" extension on my 4x5)and I also use a 2x3. ?Thanks again for the great advice.Paul. |
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Dan Fromm
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On 2004-07-15 17:39, pauliefrog wrote:
Thanks.I intend to use this for close up work.What would be the best lens cell and aperture to use.Also I have a 75mm Tominon in a Polaroid Copal #1 shutter as well as a Wolly 90mm 6.8.Of this collection,which would give the sharpest result at the most effective aperture(I have a 22" extension on my 4x5)and I also use a 2x3. ?Thanks again for the great advice.Paul.
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Before you spend more money or burn any film at all you should buy a copy of Lester Lefkowitz The Manual Of Closeup Photography. Out of print, available used from the usual sources which include Amazon, abebooks, addall.com, and, sometimes, eBay. And study it before doing more.
Your TR convertible is NOT designed to work well closeup.
Cheers,
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RichS
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I deffinitely agree with Dan. The T&R is not a good choice for close-ups at all. One of the "qualities" of such a lens is the high possibility of focus shift as you stop it down. That alone would discount it for close-ups because you wouldn't be able to see the shift with such a bellows extension.
The Wolly and Tominon may be good candidates though...
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pauliefrog
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Thanks for the direction.I definetly will get the Lester Lefkowitz book.I also just latched onto a Schneider 150mmG-Claron.I recall reading somewhere on this site that this would be the best choice for Macro work.
It cost somewhat more,but I don't want to do mediocre work.Feedback would be appreciated.Thanks.
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glennfromwy
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The G Claron was designed as a process lens and should give superb results close up. It is also revered for general photography at smaller apertures. Highly regarded.
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pauliefrog
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| Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Glen.I really appreciate everyone taking the time to answer what may appear to be very elementary questions.You have all been a great help.Now all I have to do is take a picture.
Paul. |
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