Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim Hemenway wrote: > I use a convertible Protar 300mm and 590mm on my > 11x14. It's a great lens and is less expensive than those > that you mention. > > Here is a photo taken with it with one cell, as a 590mm: > http://www.hemenway.com/CharlesRiverProtar590.jpg I have the opportunity and misfortune to have seen the original 11x14 slide of: http://www.hemenway.com/CharlesRiverProtar590.jpg The image you see on the screen is nothing compared to the original. Imagine a slide bigger than most people's proofs. Why misfortune you might ask ? because I have been thinking about becoming an ulfer ever since. And I used to laugh at people using anything bigger than 4x5. Good thing I have a sense of humour. Soon I can laugh at myself all the time. As they don't make 11x14 color film anymore, it will be the ultimate Zen experience for me: I will be lugging the camera to far away places, spend hours seeking the perfect composition, load the camera with empty film holders, remove the dark slide and go click. All kidding aside, Jim's slide is just gorgeous in person. By the way Frank, I use a 300mm Schneider G-Claron on an 8x10, and that works out pretty well. There is a 300mm Fujinon A on the auction site. - Phong