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| Offset Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 19 |  Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2003 6:08 pmDoes anyone know the image circle of the Graflex Optar 135 mm f4.7 lens? I hope it has a 200 mm image circle so it is useful on a Graphic II, but I have a feeling that it is for a press camera! Thanks! offset | ||
| Les Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 2682 | Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2003 7:48 pm I just looked at my 135 on a GVI. After focusing on infinity I raised the front standard as hight as the bellows would comfortably allow--about an inch I didn't see the edge of the circle of illumination, I can say you won't get sharp corners or edges maxed out like this. A better lens for a GV is a 152 or 162 and the venerable 203 was often paired with the GV when new. | ||
| Dan Fromm Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 2165 | Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2003 8:49 pm
From somewhere on the web, it covers 159 mm. Remember the distinction between covers (produces a sharpish image) and illuminates. Cheers, Dan | ||
| Offset Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 19 | Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2003 6:37 pm Thanks Less and Dan Fromm for the valuable info! I appreciate the quick response! offset | ||
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