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trev2401 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 8 Location: Berkeley, CA

Greetings to all:

Came across this lense, and need some opinions on it, and especially if it would fit my crown graphic which came with an original 127 ektar 4.7.

If it does/does not fit, what can i do to make it fit?
Here's the link for the lense.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30076&item=7507258503&rd=1

Thanks

Trevor

RichS · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:34 pm Post subject:

I would say this is a bad choice. It's from a Polaroid 110 camera and designed for 6x9 (cm, not inches). It may cover 4x5, but I wouldn't bet on it. Maybe someone else knows? The 127 Ektar was designed for 4x5 use...

Don't believe everything you read on ebay!

Rangemaster · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:49 pm Post subject:

The one I have does not cover my 4 x 5, the image circle was modified to adapt to the 6 x 9 format on this particular lens, at least that is what I have found in my experiance.

Dave

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Stilagrrl · Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 51 Location: SF Bay Area

I've used this lens quite a bit to shoot 4x5 on my converted Polaroid 110B. Since this camera doesn't have any movements, I can't say how good the coverage is, but I've read there's room for moderate movements. It doesn't have a time setting nor is there a focus switch, so you have to use bulb and a locking cable release to focus through the groundglass. Overall, I've been quite happy with the lens and find it to be very sharp.

However, for $149 (or $179 Buy it Now) you can probably pick up 2 or 3 Polaroid 110A's with shutters and lenses in equally good condition.

Rachel

trev2401 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 8 Location: Berkeley, CA

hey guys..

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for the helpful comments..

luckily i didn't purchase the lense.
went for an Angulon 90 shneider instead.

this forumROCKS!!!
Regards,
Trevor