sculpin
Member
Take a look at Arizona Highways Magazine for lenses use to produce a shot. Check out their website
mbisc
Silver Halide User
Even better, get an old copy (pre-2007 or so) -- the magazine simply isn't what it used to be 
zgeeRF
Established
Hi I just saw this useful thread as I am looking into additional lenses for my crown graphic and have also found a 90mm SA f/8. Did you try it yet?
What IS a good deal on it? You can PM me if you prefer, but I'd love to know yyour experience with the system.
Thanks
George
thetooth
Well-known
BUY A 250MM 6.3 FUJINON NICE LENS AND CAN BE HAD FOR UNDER $200.00 . I THINK I PAID $160.00 FOR MINE WITH BOTH CAPS AND A LENS BOARD I RESOLD .
thetooth
Well-known
just checked keh they have a couple from $250.00 to $180.00 . alot of people over look these because the image circle will not cover 8x10 but if your shooting 4x5 who cares . plenty for 4x5 .
venchka
Veteran
KEH has a pair of 240mm 5.5 Tele-Somethings relatively inexpensive-for KEH.
They also have a 240mm Fujinon-A. A bargain at almost any price.
They also have a 240mm Fujinon-A. A bargain at almost any price.
dazedgonebye
Veteran
I got my SA 90mm f8 for $200. I haven't seen anything cheaper than that and the lens looks great. I haven't used it yet. It is on a board and I have high hopes of at least playing with it this weekend.
I've decided to get a the Fujinon 250mm f6.3 from KEH. I've been watching those for awhile and the prices recently dropped by about $40. I've actually already contacted them, but did not place the order because I thought I might like to have an accessory or two on the same order.
I read Arizona Highways all the time. I've even been to their offices. Just a few years ago, they were still large format film only. I believe they've moved on to a digital workflow. They must have been one of the last hold-outs.
I agree that their newish format isn't an improvement, but that's not about the equipment used or the quality of the photographs. They're apparently experiencing budget problems, which, in light of the state's deficit, is bound to get worse.
I've decided to get a the Fujinon 250mm f6.3 from KEH. I've been watching those for awhile and the prices recently dropped by about $40. I've actually already contacted them, but did not place the order because I thought I might like to have an accessory or two on the same order.
I read Arizona Highways all the time. I've even been to their offices. Just a few years ago, they were still large format film only. I believe they've moved on to a digital workflow. They must have been one of the last hold-outs.
I agree that their newish format isn't an improvement, but that's not about the equipment used or the quality of the photographs. They're apparently experiencing budget problems, which, in light of the state's deficit, is bound to get worse.
thetooth
Well-known
i think you will be happy with the fujinon . that was the first lens i bought just for the price . it ended up being a very nice lens that i use often enough . good luck
venchka
Veteran
I'm totally jealous. You are about to assemble the lens set of my dreams. I need to save some money. Sell a little used organ. Enjoy!
dazedgonebye
Veteran
I sold gear to buy gear.
For the short term at least, I think I'm done. With as little time as I have to actually devote to photography, it will take some time before I'm comfortable with large format to any meaningful extent.
Total cost of the Crown (minus the things that came with it that I sold) was $160. $200 for the 90mm and $254 for the 250mm brings me to a total of $714 for a 3 lens LF kit.
venchka
Veteran
Well done! Now use them! Let us know what you think of the 250mm Fujinon. Also, the handling of the 90mm lens on the Crown.