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Re: [OM] Sinarcam w/ Zuiko 35-80/2.8?

Subject: Re: [OM] Sinarcam w/ Zuiko 35-80/2.8?
From: Dirk Wright <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 09:23:44 +0000
>Since the subject has come up (and Sinar makes LF cameras), is there any 
>particular reason why 35mm system lenses, like the Zuikos, could not be 
>adapted to use with certain large format cameras?  Granted, 50mm is not a 
>"normal" lens for 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, etc.  And I'm assuming the focal plane 
>must fall within a specified distance from the lens.  But from the 
>standpoint of optical design, is there any reason why such lenses wouldn't 
>work?
>

As long as you don't mind a 35-40mm circle with a fuzzy edge on your 4x5 
negatives......Oh, you need a shutter also....


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Dirk Wright
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