Bringing only one lens

[Max Perl]

I have a 500 C/M and a CFE 80/2.8 and a CFI 50/4.
I am going to travel and have only space for one lens
as I am also bringing a 35mm system. The 500C/M
should mostly be used to take landscape pictures.
Original I had decided to bring the 50/4 but I what to
hear if you all agree. I am new to medium format and
my 50/4 has only shot 3 film. Some more with the 80/2.8.
When using my 35mm system I very often use a 35mm lens
for landscape. I also use a small tele...e.g. a 85mm lens
which can give some dramatic pictures especially in the
mountains. So maybe the 80/2.8 will be the best alround
lens?........To me it also seems a little more wideangle
than a 50mm lens does for 35mm. I think it is because of the
6x6 format that it seems easier to frame a landscape
picture.

Max

[Eugene A. Pallat]

Max Perl wrote:

For landscapes and scenics, I would recommend the 50mm.

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[Fred]

Only one lens, I would bring the 50mm, lens is close to the 35mm lens
you use in a 35 system.

[photo35744]

By all means take the 50/4, you won't regret it.

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[David Grabowski]

On Fri, 26 Oct 2001 22:02:21 +0200, "Max Perl"
<max_...@post11.tele.dk> wrote:

Wait a minute here, with the 80 on the camera, the fifty is about 3"
deep and 3.5-4" diameter. I'd stick that sucker in my pocket before I
left it home, or else leave the 35 equipment at home !

It's funny but most of my personal shots that I have enlarged and
hanging were shot on a normal lens. Still mountains and a wide angle
go together well, I really wouldn't want to leave either at home, but
if I had to, I guess it would be the 80, since you can crop and pull
up a wide shot but can not widen a shorter shot.

DG
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[sandy schaffell]

I agree with David G. I took only one lens on a trip to Japan...the
40mm...and when I got to making enlargements I simply cropped out the
portion that I did not need. If you can leave the 35mm equipment home
you'll be a happier traveler and a lighter one too. The 50mm will serve you
just as well as the 40mm did me.

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[Max Perl]

The main reason for why I also bring my 35mm system is that
I will use it for tele (e.g. larger animals ect.). I have no tele yet
for my 500C/M. I would very much like to have the 350/5.6
super achromat. Then I would leave the 35mm system at home.

Max

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[David Grabowski]

On Sun, 28 Oct 2001 13:11:19 +0100, "Max Perl"
<max_...@post11.tele.dk> wrote:

>The main reason for why I also bring my 35mm system is that
>I will use it for tele (e.g. larger animals ect.). I have no tele yet
>for my 500C/M. I would very much like to have the 350/5.6
>super achromat. Then I would leave the 35mm system at home.
>
>Max

Oh of course Max,

We knew there was a reason , probably something just as you describe,
but we have to say our piece around here ! I use 35mm. now and then
myself, some things lend themselves to the format .

David Grabowksi

[EDGY01]

When I bring my Hasselblad on trip I ONLY take the 38mm lens. ;-)

Dan Lindsay
Santa Barbara

[Q.G. de Bakker]

EDGY01 wrote:

> When I bring my Hasselblad on trip I ONLY take the 38mm lens. ;-)

Would be a very frustrating experience if you would bring along a second
lens with it, wouldn't it?

[Michael]

When I shoot my ETRS I sometimes only bring the 100F4 macro. I don't know
why this lens works so fine. I've been using this for over 10 years.
Sometimes I slap a pictrol on the end of the lens for a little variety, a
little David Hamilton, a little Jovon, and wa la, I am Monet. I'm kidding a
little here, but this almost normal lens (60mm in 35mm world) gives great
dimension to the subject. Anybody else notice this?

Another odd thing I notice is that wide angle on medium format doesn't quite
cut it like it does on a 35mm camera unless there is something great
happening in the sky or there are buildings and mountains in the background.

Just my thoughts. Go out and shoot and have fun.
Michael

[DaveHodge]

He obviously has a SWC which does not have interchangeable lenses.

[Q.G. de Bakker]

DaveHodge wrote:

> He obviously has a SWC which does not have interchangeable lenses.

That's why it would be very frustrating to find yourself out on your travels
with an extra lens...

[Mark Rabiner]

I have a Calumet Cambo NX.
I have little experience with View Cameras.

I stupidly a Graflex rollfilm holder for it.
Thinking it would be doable.

But getting the groundglass off this thing is no mean trick.
I've seen sliding backs but they are not exactly compact or cheap.
Never actually seen one in person!

So it appears the sliding in Roll Film Holders would be the thing.
I'm interested in a 6x6 back to use with my Apo Rodagon 75 D which is
optimized for 1:1.

And I'm also interested in 6x12. And 6x9.

What is the smart thing to do. My camera does have a Graflock back but
as i said getting it off to do a shot is no picnic.
Am i missing smoothing?

Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com

[Stephe Thayer]

Mark Rabiner wrote:

>
> What is the smart thing to do. My camera does have a Graflock back but
> as i said getting it off to do a shot is no picnic.
> Am i missing smoothing?
>

Not sure why it's such a big deal. On my camera (a super graphic) you push
in two buttons and slide the back off of it. Takes about as much time as
sliding in a film holder <G> Are you sure you've removing it right?
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Stephe

[Mark Rabiner]

Thanks guys and gals.

Gotten some nice nudges and have now figured it out.
Feel silly

Thanks!